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Come visit our new model log home:
Our new model Katahdin Cedar Log Home is now complete. It is a 5,800 square foot log home
featuring diffterent options that Katahdin Cedar Log Homes offers. It is located in Louisville, NE. If you
wish to visit our model home, please call first.
Our new model Katahdin Cedar Log Home is now complete. It is a 5,800 square foot log home
featuring diffterent options that Katahdin Cedar Log Homes offers. It is located in Louisville, NE. If you
wish to visit our model home, please call first.
Overview of Timber Ridge Log Homes:
northern white cedar. While other "Dealers" are only as much as there name, Timber Ridge log
northern white cedar. While other "Dealers" are only as much as there name, Timber Ridge log
homes log, mill and construct our own log homes. There's no middle man to work with, and prices are
lower.
lower.
Log Homes building industry leaders since 1973, Katahdin Cedar Log Homes are builders of quality
solid cedar log homes and log cabins that set the standard for all others. Located in northern Maine,
Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has unique access to one of the few remaining major stands of northern
white cedar in the USA. By using this local resource and our proven 5-step inspection process,
Katahdin provides the highest quality cedar at pine prices. Read more about Katahdin's
manufacturing process and see how We offer a 25 year warranty on all our log homes.
Timber Ridge Enterprise is proud to be Katahdin Cedar Log Homes authorized representative for
Nebraska and western Iowa, and among the few northern white cedar log home representatives in
Nebraska and Iowa.
There are hundreds of floor plans to pick from, or Katahdin Cedar Log Homes can design what ever is
imaginable. To see available floor plans please go to Katahdincedarloghomes.com/floorplans. To
receive a quote on a Katahdin floor plan or a custom floor plan please contact us and We will have
the quote available as soon as possible.
Things to know about cedar log homes:
Northern white cedar logs protect your log home's interior against heat and cold better than any other
commonly used wood. With an R-value of 1.41/in. and a Thermal Mass Factor of 3.78, northern white
cedar leaves other woods in the cold.
Most people do not know that Pine logs have 2.5 times more water content than Cedar logs. The
excessive moisture in a pine log can lead to a host of problems. That's one reason Katahdin crafts log
homes and cabins with northern white cedar.
Katahdin northern white cedar logs create their own natural preservative giving our log homes have a
natural longevity against rot, decay, and insects, minimizing the maintenance required on our quality
log homes.
White Cedar Log Homes vs. Pine Log Homes:
When comparing Northern White Cedar to White Pine, Yellow Pine and other woods commonly used
in constructing log homes, it is easy to see the advantage We have over the competition and easy to
understand why We claim to have the highest quality product in the log home industry. Below We
have prepared a detailed comparison based on University studies and the United States Department
of Agriculture that clearly demonstrates the superiority of cedar log homes over the competition.
northern white cedar. While other "Dealers" are only as much as there name, Timber Ridge log
northern white cedar. While other "Dealers" are only as much as there name, Timber Ridge log
homes log, mill and construct our own log homes. There's no middle man to work with, and prices are
lower.
lower.
Log Homes building industry leaders since 1973, Katahdin Cedar Log Homes are builders of quality
solid cedar log homes and log cabins that set the standard for all others. Located in northern Maine,
Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has unique access to one of the few remaining major stands of northern
white cedar in the USA. By using this local resource and our proven 5-step inspection process,
Katahdin provides the highest quality cedar at pine prices. Read more about Katahdin's
manufacturing process and see how We offer a 25 year warranty on all our log homes.
Timber Ridge Enterprise is proud to be Katahdin Cedar Log Homes authorized representative for
Nebraska and western Iowa, and among the few northern white cedar log home representatives in
Nebraska and Iowa.
There are hundreds of floor plans to pick from, or Katahdin Cedar Log Homes can design what ever is
imaginable. To see available floor plans please go to Katahdincedarloghomes.com/floorplans. To
receive a quote on a Katahdin floor plan or a custom floor plan please contact us and We will have
the quote available as soon as possible.
Things to know about cedar log homes:
Northern white cedar logs protect your log home's interior against heat and cold better than any other
commonly used wood. With an R-value of 1.41/in. and a Thermal Mass Factor of 3.78, northern white
cedar leaves other woods in the cold.
Most people do not know that Pine logs have 2.5 times more water content than Cedar logs. The
excessive moisture in a pine log can lead to a host of problems. That's one reason Katahdin crafts log
homes and cabins with northern white cedar.
Katahdin northern white cedar logs create their own natural preservative giving our log homes have a
natural longevity against rot, decay, and insects, minimizing the maintenance required on our quality
log homes.
White Cedar Log Homes vs. Pine Log Homes:
When comparing Northern White Cedar to White Pine, Yellow Pine and other woods commonly used
in constructing log homes, it is easy to see the advantage We have over the competition and easy to
understand why We claim to have the highest quality product in the log home industry. Below We
have prepared a detailed comparison based on University studies and the United States Department
of Agriculture that clearly demonstrates the superiority of cedar log homes over the competition.
damage However, these treatments lose their abilities
damage However, these treatments lose their abilities
once the logs crack, opening up unprotected areas.
Large cracks are common, often penetrating the
heartwood.
heartwood.
Source - (1)
damage However, these treatments lose their abilities
once the logs crack, opening up unprotected areas.
Large cracks are common, often penetrating the
heartwood.
heartwood.
Source - (1)
Blessed with natural preservatives, that make it one of
the most decay/rot resistant and insect tolerant woods
available. Minimal cracking/checking. Cracks will not
penetrate the heartwood.
Source - (1)
the most decay/rot resistant and insect tolerant woods
available. Minimal cracking/checking. Cracks will not
penetrate the heartwood.
Source - (1)
The life expectancy of untreated wood species, (other
than cedar) commonly used in constructing log home s,
with ground contact, range from 3 to 7 years.
Source - (3)
than cedar) commonly used in constructing log home s,
with ground contact, range from 3 to 7 years.
Source - (3)
According to a University of Maine study, initiated to
determine the natural durability of various species of
commonly used woods, untreated white cedar was
found to possess a high natural durability, even under
ground contact conditions, as attested by the
existence of surveyor's corner posts and rail fences
still serviceable after 50 to 60 years or more.
Source - (2)
determine the natural durability of various species of
commonly used woods, untreated white cedar was
found to possess a high natural durability, even under
ground contact conditions, as attested by the
existence of surveyor's corner posts and rail fences
still serviceable after 50 to 60 years or more.
Source - (2)
Pine averages 4700 lbs. per cord immediately harvest
The natural character of the specks is to retain moisture
and in turn, release it very slowly it is “forced out”
unnaturally, risking possible cell rupture.
Source - (2)
The natural character of the specks is to retain moisture
and in turn, release it very slowly it is “forced out”
unnaturally, risking possible cell rupture.
Source - (2)
Has less moisture when green (3500 lbs. per cord),
making it easier to reach desired moisture content
levels. Cedar can be naturally air-dried to a 14-16%
moisture level in a fairly short time. Air drying allows
the wood to acclimate itself to the new moisture level
without harming its’ molecular structure.
Source - (2)
making it easier to reach desired moisture content
levels. Cedar can be naturally air-dried to a 14-16%
moisture level in a fairly short time. Air drying allows
the wood to acclimate itself to the new moisture level
without harming its’ molecular structure.
Source - (2)
The “R” value of various Pine species used in log
production averages 1.12 “R”/inch of thickness.
Source - (4)
production averages 1.12 “R”/inch of thickness.
Source - (4)
White cedar has the highest “R” value of any of the wood
species used in producing log homes. A rating of 1.41 “R”
/inch of thickness.
Source - (4)
species used in producing log homes. A rating of 1.41 “R”
/inch of thickness.
Source - (4)
According to the ASHRAE Handbook, the “R”
Factor/Thermal Mass Factor of Pine is 2.76.
Source - (5)
Factor/Thermal Mass Factor of Pine is 2.76.
Source - (5)
According to the ASHRAE Handbook, the “R”
Factor /Thermal Mass Factor of White cedar is 3.78.
Source - (5)
Factor /Thermal Mass Factor of White cedar is 3.78.
Source - (5)
Source References
1. Source:
www.fsu.edu/trees/pages/northernwhitecedar.html
2. Source:
UMO - Forest Products Laboratory and Forest Service,
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
3. Source:
Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
4. Source:
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Wood Handbook
5. Source:
ASHRAE Handbook
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
conditioning Engineers)
1. Source:
www.fsu.edu/trees/pages/northernwhitecedar.html
2. Source:
UMO - Forest Products Laboratory and Forest Service,
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
3. Source:
Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
4. Source:
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Wood Handbook
5. Source:
ASHRAE Handbook
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
conditioning Engineers)
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