Magazine
On log homes and wood
Practical and technical articles on building and living in a KONTIO log home — from choosing a builder to why Nordic wood stands up so well to decades of use.
What to check before you build a log home
Building regulations for your plot, the four factors of log-home quality, and why the builder really matters.
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Why Nordic pine is so durable: the secret of heartwood
In Finland and other European countries, timber homes 200 to 300 years old are still standing. Their longevity comes down to heartwood.
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How fast a KONTIO log home goes up, and how it's kind to your budget
Manufacturing the home in Finland takes three months; from assembly to moving in takes roughly half a year. How it works, and why it's cheaper than you'd expect.
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The Finnish relationship with wood: where the KONTIO philosophy comes from
Nearly 80% of Finland is covered in forest. Wood has been used as a building material there since time immemorial — and it shows in the layout and details of Finnish log homes.
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