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.
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.
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.
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.
Log home preservation professionals usually work as independent contractors. Most log home companies subcontract labor. Experienced individuals prefer to be a 1099 subcontractor, allowing them to set their own schedule, take time off, and work on other projects. This article explores the reasons why log home restoration companies hire subcontractors and their benefits.
Proper log home maintenance is key to avoiding costly repairs and extending your stain’s lifespan. Trust our professionals to apply and maintain your stain to comply with warranty terms and maximize your property’s longevity.
Stave Church Gol of North Dakota is a great example of a log structure built to last for years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...