Emulsifiers are the chemicals that make emulsions happen. Nature uses proteins and phospholipids, and many emulsifiers used in modern food production are based on these natural substances. An emulsifier is a molecule in which one end likes to be in an oily environment and the other in a water environment.
1 Estimates of the average cost for labor and materials to have a log home built (either custom or from a kit) range from $90-$150 a square foot, depending on location, quality of materials and the complexity of the project, plus $35-$55 a square foot for basement or garage spaces. A homeowner in the Midwest estimated spending $10,000-$15,000 for cedar beams, double-glazed windows, flooring, plumbing and other materials, or $11-$17 a square foot, with many items bought inexpensively at auction. 2  A member of the Log Home Builders Association paid $100,000 for materials to build his luxury log home.
The size of your log home or cabin will be one of the biggest factors in determining the price of the finished home. Usually you can estimate between $150 and $250 per square foot of your log home. This means for a 1,000 square foot log cabin, a cost estimate might be in the range of $150,000 to $250,000.