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Claudia Johnson <[email protected]> You're Right to Want a Log or Timber Home 3 messages Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 8:32 AM To: [email protected] Dear Claudia, You're right to want a log or timber home! Over the next few emails, we would like to share the top reasons you are correct. Here are the first three... 1. Trees Grow Back When a home is made from solid logs, you are effectively taking the carbon contained in those logs out of environmental circulation over the entire life of the home. Eastern White Pine, which is used for Honest Abe's log homes, is a major species for reforestation, making it a plentiful and renewable resource. 2. They Last a LONG Time If there's any question about the durability of log and timber structures, some still in use today in Europe and Russia have been standing almost a millennium. 3. They're Not Scared of Mother Nature The log and timber home industry has countless stories of these homes surviving the worst Mother Nature deliver. In recent years a couple of Honest Abe's customers survived tornados with their homes and their lives. Read one of the stories here: Alabama Log Home Survives Tornado. We don't want to overwhelm you or your inbox, so in a couple of weeks we'll send more reasons from our list. The information we have suggests you are doing research right now and do not have plans to build soon. However, if you have questions or if we may help in any way, simply reply to this email or call Honest Abe Independent Dealer at . Independent dealership of Honest Abe products. Unsubscribe Honest Abe Log Homes 9995 Clay County Highway Moss, Tennessee 38575 United States (800) 2313695 Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 8:33 AM To: [email protected] [Quoted text hidden] Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 9:00 AM To: [email protected] [Quoted text hidden] Claudia Johnson <[email protected]> Log & Timber Homes, A Natural Fit 1 message Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 9:01 AM To: [email protected] Dear Claudia, There's a great download in #3 below, so don't miss it. A couple of weeks ago we encouraged you that a log or timber home is a good idea and shared the first three points. Here are a few more... 1. They're a Natural Fit Since this organic building material comes from nature, the resulting structures blend into the topography, naturally integrating right into the landscape rather than being awkwardly imposed onto it. Your home will be a beautiful fit to your property. 2. Little Things Matter Hanging a picture in a home with drywall is a big ordeal, involving a stud finder, a hammer or drill and bruised fingers. Homeowners report the simplicity of hanging a picture is one the simple joys of living in a log and timber home. 3. Wood is Warm and Energy Efficient The thermal mass of logs helps keep inside temperatures of homes comfortable in all seasons, allowing log walls to collect and store energy, then radiate it back into the home. Provided the home is sealed properly, you can have a super energy efficient home, saving 15 to 20 percent more energy efficient than a conventional home over a lifetime. Want to learn more about thermal mass? This document by the Log Timber Homes Council is a great resource for just that. We still have more reasons to share with you! In a couple of weeks we'll send the next set, so be on the look out. The information we have suggests you are doing research right now and do not have plans to build soon. However, if you have questions or if we may help in any way, simply reply to this email or call Honest Abe Independent Dealer at . Independent dealership of Honest Abe products. Unsubscribe Honest Abe Log Homes 9995 Clay County Highway Moss, Tennessee 38575 United States (800) 2313695 Claudia Johnson <[email protected]> More about how you are right. 1 message Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 9:01 AM To: [email protected] Dear Claudia, Our last couple of emails have been to encourage that a log or timber home is right for you. Here, we'll share with you the last in this series. 1. You Can Relax Log homes are often quieter than stick built homes thanks to the same thermal mass that provides energy efficiency and the sound deadening affects of wood walls. If you are interested, we even have a technical white paper prepared by the Log Timber Homes Council. 2. You Can Have Rustic and High Tech While rugged is appealing, roughing it is not. That's why today's log and timber homeowners increasingly want a hideaway that's connected, automated and secure. Many log and timber homeowners are adding backup generators (in case of power outages), a security system and a wiring system that can accommodate high-speed video, voice and data. 3. You Stay Ahead of Problems If you're worried about mold, mildew or insect infestation, then a log and timber home offers clear advantages since you'll be able to see anything just by taking a stroll around your home and visually inspecting the logs. This quick detection leads to a less costly remedy. In contrast to a conventional home where the sealed wall cavities can be a hidden refuge for mold, mildew and insect infestation, which can cause far more damage before its detected. 4. Craftsmanship is Obvious Conventional custom homes can have their fare share of beautiful carpentry, but this is typically limited to trim and millwork. In log and timber homes, examples of fine craftsmanship are at every turn, in the handcrafted staircase with its branch-like spindles and balustrade, in the hand- scribed large timbers overhead in the cathedral ceiling, in the one-of-a-kind light fixtures. We hope these points have been useful. It's our desire to help you decide if a log or timber home is for you. Want to learn even more? We highly suggest one of our log raising events. Independent dealership of Honest Abe products. Unsubscribe Claudia Johnson <[email protected]> Join Our Facebook Community 2 messages Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 9:02 AM To: [email protected] Dear Claudia, If you are among the millions of people on the planet who use social media, we'd like to invite you to FOLLOW us on Facebook. On our page we've created a community for people who love log and timber homes. Some of the 6,000 or so Friends of Honest Abe Log Homes are people who have already bought log homes. Some are in the process of building, while others have lived in their log homes for years. They share photos, experiences and insights. Visit our Facebook Page Other Friends are Honest Abe Independent Dealers from our extensive national network. We have Friends who provide services or manufacture products for the log home industry. It's fascinating, informative and inspiring to see how our Friends provide advice and encouragement to one another. The Honest Abe Facebook page is a place for our company to engage daily with our Friends. We share company news, invitations to events, ideas, photos, floor plans, tips and videos. Take a moment to visit our Facebook page. We hope you'll Like us and become part of the community and conversation. Independent dealership of Honest Abe products. Unsubscribe Honest Abe Log Homes 9995 Clay County Highway Moss, Tennessee 38575 United States (800) 2313695 Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 9:03 AM To: [email protected] [Quoted text hidden] Claudia Johnson <[email protected]> Kiln Drying: An Important Step 1 message Josh Beasley <[email protected]> Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 9:04 AM To: [email protected] Dear Claudia, We're often asked why Honest Abe invests the time and expense in kiln drying our logs used in the log and timber frame homes we manufacture. The answer is simple. We want to produce the most stable and durable home possible for our customers. Over the next couple of emails, we'll share with you seven simple reasons Honest Abe chooses kiln drying. Here are the first three: 1. Uniformity and stability. Kiln-dried logs are "pre-shrunk" before milling to a final profile to create a uniform and stable log wall system with less settling and tighter joints. In fact, throughout much of the United States, Honest Abe's log wall system will qualify as a "non-settling" system. However, years of experience have taught us how to create a building method to account for minor changes in the wood. 2. Fewer checks. Careful drying in a controlled environment minimizes checking (cracking), which occurs in the kilns, before milling and during final construction. 3. Grading Accuracy. After kiln-drying the logs, trained inspectors can grade defective logs out. Logs selected for use in your home package are stamped with a TPI standard of LogWall-40. In many areas, building with graded logs is a must to meet building codes. Thankfully, Honest Abe has that requirement taken care of for you. Do you have questions about these? We would be happy to discuss the points further. Just give me a call at the number below.