Wood houses have been popular and well known across the world, yet the concept of building a long-term residential unit made almost entirely of wood continues to raise doubts for many soon-to-become owners.

Oftentimes, however, the speculations and faulty assumptions are based on very limited knowledge or simply lack of true information about this proven building method. The myths about wood houses can be easily dissipated though… here are just a few examples:

MYTH #1 – Wood structures are suitable only for temporary shelters and units
Surely, wood is by far a universal material used in construction, as it works great for temporary or short-term units (tool sheds and the like). Yet, due to outstanding qualities of this natural material, it is much better suited to permanent structures, such as residential and vacation homes. Log houses, built of hand-processed logs, were built hundreds of years ago in Scandinavian countries, in Russia and Eastern Europe generally. In North America, this type of structures first appeared in the 1700s, becoming increasingly popular. Starting in 1920, the market saw mechanically-processed log homes, and the first home kits, consisting of log modules that were pre-processed, pre-cut and customized. Wood processing methods allow for a wide range of home kits. Feel free to browse this site to learn more about log homes, glued laminated wood structures and OSB panel houses. Check out About this product to learn about each of these technologies’ specific characteristics and advantages.

MYTH #2 – Wood houses cannot be reliable because of fire susceptibility.
Fireproofing has long been a traditional method of treating various materials to delay ignition in case of exposure to fire. It represents a key process in the wood construction industry, as this treatment ensures against the risk of severe damage cause by fire. It is equally important to chose the right kind of protection for each specific type of wood – a decision to be made by professionals. All house kits, ordered through www.caselemn.md are pre-treated with fireproofing solutions, as well as come with guarantee service and long-term maintenance assistance. The fireproofing treatment must be repeated at certain time intervals, to ensure optimal protection. Tests have shown that fireproofed wood stands up to 90 minutes of flame exposure. Thus, wood structures can be compared with other traditional materials, such as brick or concrete.

MYTH #3 – Wood houses are the typical choice of country-style living fans ; there isn’t much choice for those that prefer modern and simple architectural styles.
Surely, the choice is easy for those opting for a cabin-like house – this category of clients will tend to choose the log home as the best option. However, the variety of architectural solutions available through www.caselemn.md, makes it possible to adjust the wood constructions to practically any style preferred by the customer. Thus, by choosing the glued laminated wood technology, or the OSB panel structure, the customer can then opt for a truly modern style combining wood with more high-tech materials, resulting in a stylish and elegant home. Even round logs can be a good match for such modern styles, as they allow for ingenious and valuable architectural solutions.

Browse www.caselemn.md to find a wealth of arguments in favor of opting for wood houses. Because creating a new place for living is always a very individual and unique process, we suggest that you contact us for assistance in choosing the optimal solution for your personal housing needs.