This news means that Log Cabin Home customers can now have world-class, energy efficient “Certified Green” windows in their homes and cabins.

We are proud of this new opportunity to be the first to offer the 100 Series window” said Tom Vesce, President of Log Cabin Homes. He went on to say “This underscores our continued commitment to providing more green building product choices to all our customers.”

Andersen 100 Series windows are made from patented Fibrex material that is a highly sustainable structural composite that blends the best attributes of sawdust and vinyl polymer – much of it reclaimed directly from the company’s manufacturing plant operations. It combines the strength and stability of wood with the low maintenance features of vinyl. Independent testing has found that the material has a low thermal expansion and contraction rate, is resistant to rotting and termites and retains its rigidity and stability in high temperatures.

Reclaimed material is an important component in the construction of the 100 Series windows. Fibrex material features more then 43 percent pre-consumer recycled content, and the glass used in the 100 series windows contains more then 12 percent recycled cullet.

Fibrex material is durable, long lasting and can be reclaimed to make new windows, and the window products are protected by minimal packaging to help reduce cardboard usage, jobsite waste, and shipping costs.

As “Certified Green” manufacturers, Log Cabin Homes and Andersen Corporation are committed to using wood from sources certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council, Sustainable Forestry Initiative or similar organizations.

“Our relationship with Andersen goes back to the founding of the company, allowing us to offer the brand rated as highest quality and used most often by professional builders” said Log Cabin Homes Sales Director Stephen Brumfield

All reasons why Log Cabin Homes and Andersen are among the most trusted brands in the building industry today.

Additional information is available at www.logcabinhomes.com and www.andersenwindows.com

As part of the partnership, any Delta Waterfowl member who purchases a log home or cabin, the company will give back one percent of that sale to help fund Delta Waterfowl’s conservation programming. The partnership will also include a sportsman’s sweepstakes in 2010 in which a Delta Waterfowl member will have an opportunity to win an Original Log Cabin Home.

According to Brumfield, the company's buffalo farm, located in Nashville, NC is recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site that routinely attracts birds, butterflies, deer, fox, numerous bird species and other wild critters. In short, the site provides a great home for wildlife.

In that tradition, the employees of Log Cabin Homes with joint efforts of the local North Carolina Delta Waterfowl chapter will help make two lakes on the company’s property (commonly called Twin Lakes) more attractive to waterfowl, by erecting wood duck boxes and mallard hen houses, designed by Delta Waterfowl. These largely predator-proof artificial nesting structures have had great success attracting ducks, while also helping to increase the local breeding population.

“We’re hoping to create a better habitat for ducks,” said Brumfield. “That’s our goal.”
Original Log Cabin Homes also has a long history of working with the Boys and Girls Scouts and other groups like the Make-A-Wish Foundation that grant wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses, said Brumfield.

“We are very excited about our new partnership,” said Delta Senior Vice President John Devney. “Original Log Cabin Homes has a long history of environmental stewardship, and that will continue with our collaboration.”

For more information about Delta Waterfowl, see www.deltawaterfowl.org.
For more information about Original Log Cabin Homes, see www.logcabinhomes.com.

About Delta Waterfowl
Delta Waterfowl, headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, is committed to strengthening North America’s waterfowl hunting culture through its mentored hunting program and public-policy and advocacy work. All of these efforts are done with a single guiding vision—to secure the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting across North America. Since its inception in 1911, Delta Waterfowl has over 46,000 members and chapters in 41 states and 7 provinces. Delta Waterfowl strives to preserve and promote hunting as an integral part of waterfowl management. For more information on the Delta Waterfowl visit their website at www.deltawaterfowl.org.

About Log Cabin Homes
Since 1987, Log Cabin Homes has become one of the foremost log home and cabin manufacturers in the world and is The Official Log Home Of Cabelas®. From cabins to castles, Log Cabin Homes provides standard or custom designs to fit your individual needs, offering cedar, cypress and pine log home and cabin packages in log sizes up to 12 inches; Log Cabin Homes ships to all 50 states and more than 80 countries around the world. Call toll-free 1.888.562.2246 or visit The Original Log Cabin Homes Web site for all the exciting details at www.logcabinhomes.com.

CONTACT: Stephen Brumfield
Director of Marketing and Advertising
Log Cabin Homes Ltd
steve@logcabinhomes.com
252.883.7148 Cell
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National Wildlife Federation Certifies New Wildlife Habitat at The Original Log Cabin Homes Ltd.

The National Wildlife Federation® (NWF) announces that the property of Log Cabin Homes Ltd located in Nashville, NC is now recognized as an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site.  The property attracts a variety of birds, butterflies, deer, fox, beaver, raccoon, geese, duck & other waterfowl, egret, crane and other wildlife, while helping to protect the local environment. It's well rounded atmosphere provides source of food & water, Nesting and bedding grounds, foilage and dense tree cover.  In the center of this property there are two bodies of water that are duly called by the locals as "Twin Lakes."

In keeping with the company's passion of perserving the spirit of the American West, this property also serves as the home for the company's herd of American Buffalo which has been adopted as their living symbol.  Over the years the herd has grown to over 100 head and the company has established a breeding facility to perpetuate the species and preserve this great American icon.

Bison once roamed the plains of the West in plentiful herds, but neared extinction in the late 1800's. The number of bison alive at the turn of the century was estimated to be less than 1,000 animals.  Thanks to supporters such as The Original Log Cabin Homes, the bison is making a successful comeback. There are now more than 200,000 bison in public and private herds in the U.S. and Canada.

“To be considered for the ‘Builder Friendly’ award, a log and timber home manufacturing company has to meet a rigorous list of requirements—more than 20 categories of business development, collateral material and training,” says Joe Varda, Vice President of Log Home Living. “I’m proud to announce that Original Log Cabin Homes is the first in the log & timber home industry to not only meet but surpass these requirements. With the Builder Friendly designation, clients can rest assured that the relationship between Log Cabin Homes and builders and developers will be comprehensive, detailed—and above all—professional.”

After several too many Sicilian expresso coffees. Log Cabin President, Tom Vesce  interrupted saying, “The solid foundation of the company cornerstoned with our large industry experienced staff is the real reason why we are recognized today.” He went on to say, “The award clearly recognizes the fact that we’ve got what it takes to do it!”

About the Award:

More people live in log & timber homes in the United States than ever before—more than half a million and counting. The log & timber home market constructs more than$4 billion worth of homes each year, according to the Log Home Living Institute. Because, among other things, these elegant residences offer a connection to nature and to our American heritage that no stick frame home can duplicate, Baby Boomers in record numbers are lining up for these rustic palaces.   

But the industry has far more interested buyers than it does builders and developers to construct the homes. Builders and Developers interested in serving this niche market but don’t know where to start, can turn to Original Log Cabin Homes headquartered in Rocky Mount, NC. Because the company offers a comprehensive construction manual, builder training and a host of other services, it has received the “Builder Friendly” award from Log Home Living Magazine, the pre-eminent nationwide consumer publication that profiles innovative log & timber homes and companies.

The Builder Friendly designation means a log & timber home company offers architectural design & engineering services, log grading, a third-party quality assurance program, a comprehensive construction manual, construction training, a certified and dedicated customer service staff, written life-time warranty, on-site construction assistance, construction drawings, manufacturing & delivery capabilities, as well as having a written policy detailing the costs of design services and a host of other support services.

Log Cabin Homes is a certified GREEN manufacturer!