Signs of Log Home Settling

Dawn SmithLog Homeowner Education

In this article, you will learn about log home settling – what it is, why it happens, how to recognize it, and how to address it. We will explain how shrinkage, compression, and other factors affect log walls, and provide advice from log home experts. You will find everything you need to know about log home settling, including its causes, identification, prevention, and remediation.

Nathan Torres, Colorado Project Manager

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Nathan Torres

Nathan Torres: A Creative Blacksmith and Log Cabin Restorer. Discover the fascinating journey of Nathan Torres, a dedicated husband, father of three, and artist. From music production to log home repair, Nathan’s diverse skills converge at the intersection of technology and craftsmanship. Learn how he became a Project Manager at Log Masters Restorations in Westcliffe, Colorado.

Colt Smith, Missouri Project Manager

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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.

Carla Smith, Missouri Administrative Assistant

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Log Masters, a family-owned business, introduces Carla Smith, now the Administrative Assistant at Log Masters Restorations. Explore her professional journey, her connection to the owners, and her dedication to providing quality customer service for log homeowners.

Affordable Career Options for High School Graduates

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Log Master Colorado GM, Nick on the Forklift in front of a log house.

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

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The fingers of a person with purple nail polish point at a degraded wooden log with obvious wear and damage.

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

Chelsea BingamanLog Homeowner Education

Brown log cabin with a dark roof, surrounded by falling $100 bills.

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

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This image is of a 3 story log home that was recently media blasted exposing the wood log surfaces by Log Masters Restorations. The captions on the pictures say, "Repeat borate treatment every 6 years is recommended. Borate Wood Treatment has been one of the most effective and popular choices in pest management for over 25 years." Log Masters Restorations Trademark is in the bottom right corner.

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.

Expert Opinion of Oil Or Water Based Stains for Log Homes

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Log Home Stains: Which is better? Oil-based or water based log cabin stains?

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.