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...
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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 why chinking is crucial in conserving these rustic...
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.
Log Homeowners Should Know the EMC of Their Region
In this article, learn about Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) and how it affects the stain on your cabin.
Colt Smith, Missouri Project Manager
Colt is Log Masters Restorations’ Missouri Project Manager. With 10+ years of experience in log home repair and carpentry, he brings expertise and dedication to the role. His goal is to exceed expectations, deliver exceptional results and guide homeowners through the restoration process with genuine care and empathy. Learn more about his background in log homes in this article.
Affordable Career Options for High School Graduates
Join our team as a Log Home Expert! No college degree required—our comprehensive on-the-job training program will equip you with the skills needed to excel in this role. As a Log Home Expert, you’ll specialize in constructing, maintaining, and restoring log homes. From selecting the finest timber to intricate joinery techniques, you’ll be an integral part of preserving the timeless beauty of log structures. If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, attention to detail, and working with natural materials, this opportunity is perfect for you. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career in log home expertise!
Log Homeowner’s Nightmare
Discover how Log Masters helped a log homeowner overcome a nightmare restoration project. Learn about the challenges faced by log homeowners and how expertise and experience help them restore their log home to its former glory.
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.
Advantages of Borate on Bare Wood Surfaces
Learn about the advantages of applying borate to bare wood surfaces. Because of their non-toxic properties, borates are beneficial in combating house invaders, such as termites, anobiid beetles, lyctid beetles, carpenter ants, and brown or white wood rot. You can learn more about how borate can help you protect your wooden structures from decay and pests.
Career & Professional Expectations of Log Masters
Becoming familiar with Log Masters Restorations career & professional expectations for future Log Masters.
Log Master Employee Requirements
Log Masters’ Employee Requirements include the ability to work at heights over 20 feet and travel to where the customers live.
General Expectations of a Log Master
We value employees who treat their job as their own home, work efficiently with attention to detail and team-oriented attitude.