Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies (AERT) is the manufacturer of ChoiceDek and MoistureShield composite decking materials. I’ve spoken with ChoiceDek and MoistureShield reps several times now. Here’s what I’ve learned about these composite decks. Good stuff!
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New Home Building Costs: Things That Affect The Price Of Your New Log Home
There are a number of factors which can ultimately increase (or decrease) the costs associated with building your new home. Some things to keep in mind…
If We Could Build Our Log Home Over Again… Some Things We Would Do Differently
We built a log cabin that is CLOSE to our dream log home, but a few things are lacking. Here are a few things that we would do differently if we were to build a log home again.
How We Chose A Log Staircase For Our Log Cabin
We fell in love with the log staircase that Hiawatha had in their model log home. It was comprised of half logs for steps and fit perfectly into the home’s layout. It was something that we just ‘had to have’ in our log cabin. We researched the cost, and then compared the various log staircases that were available. Here’s what we’ve learned about log stairs…
How To Make Basement Columns, Support Poles And Pillars In Your House Look Like Real Trees
The look of exposed trees brings a bit of nature indoors. And who doesn’t want to bring a little outdoors in, right? Especially in a log home! Here’s how you can create the look of real trees inside your home — particular around pillars, columns, and poles located in the basement, near stairways, and around kitchen islands & bars.
Pictures Of Rustic Columns & Poles Inside Log Homes …Some Are Real Trees!
If log homes are your thing and ‘rustic’ is your game, then you’re going to love these pictures of REAL tree accents and the use of rustic looking logs — or heavy timber — inside a log home. You’ll also see photos of fun ways to incorporate trees and heavy timber logs into the EXTERIOR characteristics of your log home.
Why We Decided Against Composite Decking For Our Log Home
After a lot of research and homework, we’ve actually decided AGAINST using composite decking at this time. It wasn’t an easy decision. Far from it. In fact, we were honestly looking forward to trying it. But the cons outweighed the pros at this point in time. Here’s why…
See How We Incorporated The Craftsman / Arts & Crafts Style Into Our Log Home Bungalow
Without a doubt, our log home will be more like a bungalow with some interesting angles, curves & unique hardware, rather than purely straight lines and squares. But it wasn’t until we started fine-tuning the details like a big wooden speakeasy door with a dentil shelf — Arts & Crafts; prairie style windows — Craftsman; tapered columns and wide steps on the porches — bungalow that we even realized we were gravitating toward the Craftsman style of home architecture and decor which encompasses all of these things, and more.
Some Interesting Things About Composite Decks
What follows are some of the most interesting things I’ve learned about composite decks, along with some of the questions I still have about composite decking materials. Specifically, I’m interested in TimberTech vs MoistureShield composite decks.
More About TimberTech’s Composite Decks And Patios
As I see it, here are a few of the things that set TimberTech apart from other composite deck companies…
MoistureShield vs ChoiceDek vs TimberTech Composite Decks
Thinking about getting a composite deck? We are, too. Here’s what I’ve learned about the similarities and differences between MoistureShield, ChoiceDek, and TimberTech decks. See which one we are leaning toward right now and why.
Should We Use Composite Decking? Which Composite Deck Products Are Best?
We are considering using composite decking materials for the decks and porches on our new log home. But we’re torn… between looks and durability. Here are our thoughts…
Should We Screen The Front Porch Or The Back Porch?
So, which is the MOST likely to be used and appreciated?… A screened in front porch? Or, a screened in back porch? What about a partially-screened in Porch? Here are my thoughts.
What To Look For When Comparing Log Home Floorplans
Some tips for deciding on the right log home floorplan for you… based on your family’s wants and needs, as well as how your family plans to utilize the spaces within your home.
How Long Do Things Last? What’s The Life Expectancy Of Home Components?
Have you given any thought to just how long those things that you’re installing are going to last? I have. Recently the National Association of Home Builders — NAHB — shed some light on the life expectancy of common components inside a home. Have a look…
Our ‘Wants’ And ‘Needs’ Which Ultimately Dictated The Design Of Our Log Home
Here’s how we ultimately designed our log home: We started with a list of things we knew we WANTED… and a list of features we knew we NEEDED in our next home. We whittled the list down to our top things, and we incorporated those things in our log home design.
Lonnie and Sherry’s Log Home
Lonnie and Sherry built this log home from scratch themselves. It took them 2 years, and they have a lot to be proud of. Check out all of these one-of-a-kind features…
Rocky Top Log Furniture & Railing
when we were in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the Log Home and Timber Frame Show, we stopped by their showroom. Here are the best things about Rocky Top Log Furniture & Railing, including our favorite pieces of furniture from them.
Highlights of the Pigeon Forge, TN Log Home Show
When you go to a log home show, some attendees will be in various stages of the building process, while others will be done building and attend the show more for the decorating & maintenance ideas alone. Luckily, there’s something for everyone at a log home show!
Our First Time Inside A Log Home
Today was the first day we decided to actually visit a couple of homes that are for sale around here. We called & spoke with the realtors who were listed for two of the homes on our list.
