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Log Cabin Caulking: Enhancing Protection and Longevity
How do log cabins stay strong against the weather? It's all about the little things, like caulking. Just like our veins keep blood flowing smoothly, caulking seals your cabin, keeping out rain and wind. It's like a shield, protecting your cozy retreat so you can enjoy...
Log Home Insulation R-Value Explained
Log homes offer natural beauty and timeless appeal. However, solid wood behaves differently from standard insulation materials, affecting how heat moves through your home. Unlike conventional walls, log walls integrate thermal mass and insulation into a single system....
How to Avoid Common Log Cabin Restoration Mistakes: Expert Guide
Restoring a log cabin requires more than effort; it demands experience and precision. Without proper methods, minor issues can escalate rapidly. We've worked on numerous cabins and have seen how common mistakes can lead to serious problems. In this guide, we share...
How to Clean the Outside of a Log Home (and Why You Should)
Log homes bring natural beauty and warmth that other structures often lack. But this beauty needs consistent upkeep. Dirt, mildew, and pollen can quickly build up, dulling your home's appearance and damaging the wood. Routine exterior cleaning helps prevent decay,...
Oil or Water-Based: Which Stain Is Right for Your Log Home?
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.
Springfield, MO Log Masters
Log Masters Restorations Log Home Repairs in Springfield, MO Serving Hollister, Table Rock Lake, Stockton, and Surrounding AreasMother Nature: A Missouri Log Home’s Biggest Threat Missouri’s humid summers, unpredictable storms, and damp winters create the perfect...
Checking for Log Rot and Insect Infestation: A Guide for Log Homeowners
Do you know how to check your logs for rot or insects? Ever wonder what insect frass means? We have the answers to those questions and more.
Austin, TX Log Masters
Log Masters Restorations Texas Log Home Restorations & Repairs Serving Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, Killeen, and Surrounding AreasMother Nature: An Unwelcome Enemy for Austin Log Homes Although the natural beauty of Austin and surrounding areas in Texas...
Log Repair and Replacement
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, Log Masters Restorations would love to earn your business. The cost of our log repair and replacement...
About Log Masters Restorations
ABOUT LOG MASTERS RESTORATIONS When it comes to protecting the investment you’ve made in your log home, you can rest assured knowing that our skilled team is standing by to help keep your log home like new. Graduate contractors with Perma-Chink Systems and Sashco,...
Which Preserves & Protects Your Log Home Logs Best: Fire Charred or Stain?
In these tough economic times, log homeowners are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing restoration services and stain prices. Many are considering fire charred wood to stain. Is it right for you?