are cabins hard to heat (windows, heating, insulating, ceilings)

[kelly237]

Hubby and I both would love a small cabin but I worry about it being expensive
to keep warm and /or drafty.

I am cold natured and want a warm retirement home.

[dedratermi]

Originally Posted by kelly237

I am cold natured and want a warm retirement home.

Then buy a home that is well-insulated and reasonably air-tight with properly-installed windows and doors. There's no reason to think a cabin couldn't be built this way.

[WyoNewk]

By "cabin" are you referring to a log cabin? The standard ones are difficult to heat, but you can get those with "double walls" that have insulation between. If it was to be used regularly in the winter in a cold climate, I'd go for double walls and lots of insulation -- either that or sheet rock interior walls with insulation behind it.

[kelly237]

Yes ..it must have been late when I posted
I meant a log cabin...

I love the look with lots of windows and cathedral ceilings but
worry about the heating costs.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by kelly237

Hubby and I both would love a small cabin but I worry about it being expensive
to keep warm and /or drafty.

See for yourself-

Home Buyers/Owners Guide to the Insulating Value (R-Value) & Heating Comfort of Log Homes

The main thing to remember- heat rises. So, the attic (or roof) is where you really want good R value.