Overview
Preserve Your Log Home’s Beauty With a Log Master’s Maintenance Plan
Log home maintenance is necessary to keep your home looking great and in the best possible condition as it ages. Furthermore, stain warranties may require a certain degree of upkeep over the years. Removing dirt, pollen, and other buildup that accumulate over the seasons ensures your home stays beautiful for years. It also helps you spot problems before they become overwhelming and repair them. With our Log Home Maintenance plans, we inspect and clean your log home while you enjoy the benefits.
What Does Log Home Maintenance Entail?
Regular maintenance includes lightly washing the log home’s exterior yearly or twice yearly in the spring and fall. Stain or clear coats should also be touched up as needed to keep your logs protected and save you from costly restorations down the road. In conjunction with annual log home maintenance, decks can also be re-stained to keep moisture and insects out and prevent fading and cracking due to UV radiation.
Risk-Free Yearly Maintenance Plans
Our yearly maintenance plans are valuable for protecting your log cabin investment and maintaining your prized property to the highest standards. With this plan, we’ll schedule a time to visit your home once a year to do a light wash and complete a visual inspection. Here’s the best part—you only pay once a year when the work is completed.
Practicing yearly preventive maintenance will extend the longevity of your logs and stains, keeping your home looking great. Consistently keeping your log property in top condition will also save you a lot of money and repairs in the future. If you’re interested in starting a yearly maintenance plan or would like to get your home assessed for the first time, call us today for a fast, no-hassle estimate.
Log Home Pressure Washing
Can you pressure wash a log home? Absolutely—but a word of caution. Operating a pressure washer should be done carefully and in line with the safety precautions outlined in the owner’s manual. Pressure washing log homes requires extra precautions to avoid damaging the structure. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules before you aim the nozzle and “let ‘er rip.”
Pressure or power washing blasts surfaces like wood and concrete with pressurized water to remove dirt, paint, mold, etc. Safety is paramount when pressure washing and it’s imperative that you use the correct psi (pound per square inch) for the type of surface you’re washing. The wood used to build log homes is soft and easily damaged by pressure washers.
Pressure washing a log home can be tricky. You don’t want to force water up under the logs or into the home. Water can ruin insulation, cause electrical problems, and weaken structural integrity over time. Moisture between logs is a breeding ground for mold and fungi, which can lead to log rot. That’s why we highly recommend contacting a Log Masters restoration and maintenance professional to handle your pressure washing needs.
Log Home Cleaning
Log home cleaning is necessary to remove seasonal buildup from the home’s exterior surface. Dirt, grime, pollen, and mold collect on the logs over time. Most people can rinse the logs with a water hose (no high pressure) and do a seasonal scrubbing with light soap and a mop or brush. This will extend the life of your stain finish.
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Regular Maintenance Can Save You Money
Log home maintenance is your best strategy for avoiding costly repairs and extending the life of your stain. Some stains come with warranties when applied and maintained as the manufacturer recommends. You can count on our professionals to properly stain your log home so it complies with the terms of your warranty and maximizes the life span of your property.
Log Masters Restorations is here to assist you with regular maintenance so your log home doesn’t require significant repairs or restoration work. But if you need log replacement or extensive chinking or caulking repairs, our log masters, journeymen, and apprentices have a reputation for first-rate rehabilitation work. Our customers are always amazed at the transformation! Reach out today for details on our maintenance plans and related services.