You need an estimate to restore your log home property. Is it that easy to get a good online estimate? What if I prefer to in-person meeting?
Online vs. In-Person Assessments: What’s Right for Your Log Home?
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Financing and Insuring Log Homes
A couple is discussing finances for a potential new log home purchase with a real estate agent in a cozy cabin. The agent explains different mortgage and insurance options suitable for log homes, ensuring the couple understands every detail as they move closer to their dream.
Best Wood Species for Log Homes (and How Each Affects Maintenance)
Your log home’s wood defines its look, strength, and upkeep. Each type brings its own grain, tone, and texture, along with different levels of durability against moisture and pests. At Log Masters Restorations, we’ve worked on log homes made from nearly every type of...
What Causes Log Home Settling?
Foundation issues cause settling, however, there are other contributing factors one should consider when discovering signs of settling. Do …
Cabin Winter Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your Log Home Winter-Ready
Does the winter cold interfere with log home restorations? Can log rot be replaced and what are the benefits of doing this over the winter?
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...
Do You Caulk Your Log Home Before or After Stain?
In general, caulk should be applied in advance of staining and should be allowed to dry for at least an hour prior to staining.
Log Cabin Chinking: Why It’s Essential
If you’re a log cabin owner or enthusiast, the term chinking is probably familiar. Chinking seals the gaps between your logs, vital in keeping your beautiful cabin comfortable and habitable. You may have wondered what log cabin chinking is and why it’s crucial in...
Why Hiring an Insured Log Home Restoration Company Matters
We know it is difficult in these days for you to know who to trust. In an effort to gain your trust, we offer you transparency about our insurance coverage and more.
How to Properly Insulate a Log Cabin
Insulating a log cabin takes more than basic know-how. It requires techniques that work with the natural movement of the wood. Unlike standard homes, log cabins expand and settle with changing temperatures. The insulation must allow flexibility while sealing gaps that...
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...
Log Replacement vs. Log Patching: Making the Right Choice for Your Log Home
Log homes offer unmatched charm but require ongoing care. When damage appears, choosing between patching and complete replacement becomes essential. Each option has distinctive benefits depending on the extent and location of the issue. Making the right call protects...
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,...