Before & After…Plus Testimonials

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Do you like before and after pictures? Have you ever wanted to hear from one of our clients? Today is your lucky day. On this page, we plan to share our customers’ views of our work. People often have concerns about the crew that will be at their home. Will they be kind and respectful? Are they patient with you if you have questions during the process? Can they be flexible and work with you to achieve your goals?

Signs of Log Home Settling

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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

Colt SmithGetting To Know Log Masters

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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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.

Advantages of Borate on Bare Wood Surfaces

Jeffrey "Scott" FutrellLog Homeowner Education

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.