About

Author Clyde Cremer, built on his childhood love of nature in rural Iowa to earn a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He then completed a Master of Forestry degree from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies in 1973.  Clyde Cremer brings a lifetime of expertise to the design and construction of high-quality log homes and he shares this knowledge in this book.

Co-author Jeff Cremer, worked in the family business while growing up, gaining first-hand experience as he helped to build log homes during summer breaks from college.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Colorado State University and a Master of Science in Construction Management from Arizona State University.

The book covers such topics as:

  • Types of wood used for log homes
  • R value
  • Wood shrinkage
  • Energy efficiency
  • Estimating costs
  • Construction concerns
  • Log home components
  • Window and door selection
  • Log home maintenance
  • 50 Rendered illustrations and photos
  • And much more!

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    The Complete Guide to Log Homes gives you all the information you need to make an informed, educated decision on buying or building a log home. Take the first step today toward having the home of your dreams!

    Paperback: 192 pages
    Publisher: iUniverse.com (October 26, 2008)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 0595441432
    ISBN-13: 978-0595441433

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