Stave Church Gol of North Dakota is a great example of a log structure built to last for years.
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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: Smart Strategies to Protect & Enhance Your Cabin
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.
How to Apply Fire Retardant Varnish to Your Log Home
Fire in log home is not uncommon, especially around the fireplace. To properly apply fire retardant varnish to your log home, it is important to prepare carefully and follow the necessary steps. For more detailed instructions, please read our article.
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.
Why Linseed Oil is Not Good for Your Log Home
Linseed or flaxseed is a natural oil commonly used as a wood finish, but not recommended for log homes. It penetrates deep into the wood grain and protects it from scratches and changes in humidity. It also enhances the color and texture of the wood and gives it a...
How do I remove linseed oil from my log home?
You can remove linseed oil from your log home through methods other than media blasting or chemical stripping services.
A Log Home Restoration Service in a Day
Funny story! A client asked me if we could restore a log home in one day. How would you restore a log home in a day? Is it possible? Imagine.
Interior and Exterior Stain Differences
Many of you know the primary difference. The stain that works best outside are the best, while the other is good enough to be around humans daily without poisoning them. Or was that just my basic understanding before restoring log houses? ๐ What protection they offer...
Are logs textured or smooth on a log home?
Depending on your preference, and location, they can be both. However, textured logs will often absorb stain better than a smooth glass like finish. For this reason, the exterior walls have a semi-smooth surface.
Nick Smith, Colorado General Manager, Owner and Log Master
Nick Smith, Colorado General Manager and owner of Log Masters Restorations. A log home restoration and maintenance company in Westcliffe, Colorado.
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In the beginning, we had fewer visitors to our site, but now that more and more people are looking to our company for good, solid log home advice, we felt it necessary to define our terms and agreements. The definitions should make it easy for you to feel safe when...