Buying a plot for a Log Home in Lapland
Introduction Buying a plot in Finnish Lapland is often the most important decision in the entire project. The location you choose will affect not...
Insulated Log Cabin - How Finnish Cabins Stay Warm in Arctic Conditions
A log cabin in Finnish Lapland may spend weeks surrounded by snow, with outdoor temperatures well below freezing. Yet inside, it can feel no...
Which fell region in Finnish Lapland is worth investing in
Buying a plot of land in Lapland is often the most important decision in the entire building project. Options include, for example, Rovaniemi, Ylläs,...
Building a Log House: Cost, Steps, and a Modern Approach
Wooden construction has a long tradition in Finland, and many people are familiar with the steps involved in building a traditional solid-log or...
The best log house is built on the details
The best and highest-quality log house is a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. PolarHouse is known as a supplier of high-quality...
Why is a thermal log wall structure better than a traditional log structure?
Builders often worry about two things: • How much will it cost to heat the house 20 years from now? • How can construction mistakes be avoided if...
The most beautiful rental villas in Lapland
PolarHouse has been designing warm and functional holiday homes in Lapland's fell areas since 2000. Many of the holiday homes have been built for the...
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a House in Lapland
Everything non-Finnish residents need to know – costs, permits, land, and common mistakes Written for international buyers planning to build a home...
Ecological construction and U values go hand in hand
If you are planning to build a house, you have almost certainly encountered the term U‑value. Simply put, the U‑value tells you how well a structure...
What is a Prefab Log Cabin?
PolarHouse’s thermal prefab log cabin refers to a wooden chalet delivered as a prefabricated unit, which is assembled in dry factory conditions and...