Stave Church Gol of North Dakota is a great example of a log structure built to last for years.
Signs of Log Home Settling
In this article, you will learn about log home settling – what it is, why it happens, how to recognize it, and how to address it. We will explain how shrinkage, compression, and other factors affect log walls, and provide advice from log home experts. You will find everything you need to know about log home settling, including its causes, identification, prevention, and remediation.
Log Repair/Replacement
Log Rot Repair & Replacement Services Details Overview Log Rot Repair & Replacement Services Have you noticed damaged or rotting logs on your log home that likely need to be repaired or replaced? If so, … Read More
Is Log Home Restoration EXPENSIVE
Log home preservation experts with proper insurance and experience are in high demand. Inexperienced and uninsured local “log home preservationists” often exacerbate the problem. You can learn more about the high costs in this industry by reading this article.
Expert Opinion of Oil Or Water Based Stains for Log Homes
This article provides insights into the differences between two of the most popular stains used in log homes: oil-based and water-based. As an expert in the field of log home preservation with 13 years of experience, Nick Smith, owner of Log Masters Restorations, explains the unique advantages and disadvantages of each type of stain.
Save My Old Log Home & Appearance!
Old timber’s silvery-gray texture is costly, yet unique. Protecting logs from rot while preserving the look is a challenge. Borate applied yearly can help. This is a cabin in the town square of Wheatland, MO.
Log Home Landscaping Wisdom
Learn how landscaping can affect the log home restoration process and why you should consider the needs of your log home service providers when planting trees and bushes around your cabin.
Why You Need Fire Retardant Varnish for Your Log Home
Is fire retardant varnish an effective way to protect your log home from fire and other hazards? What are the possible benefits of fire retardant additives? You might see several benefits by choosing the right type of fire retardant varnish and applying it correctly.
Contributing Factors of Log Home Settling
Foundation issues cause settling, however, there are other contributing factors one should consider when discovering signs of settling. Do …
Avoid Some Hazards of Log Home Settling
“WAIT! Avoiding ‘SOME’? Let’s avoid them all?” Some hazards of settling can be costly and cause hazardous conditions in your home while others are common and to be expected.