One problem with log homes is that they can leak. As much as we love the look of logs when the sun is shining, rain can bring the opposite feeling of dread when you have a leaking log home. With the wet spring we have had this year, we have had a number of calls about log homes leaking. Leaking can be caused by a number of different factors.
These include: flashing issues, up-facing checks, rotten logs, unsealed trim around windows, lack of effective chinking or caulking, problems with chinking, and splashback from rain off the roof.
We’ve seen some really perplexing problems with log homes that leak. This is especially true with log homes on hillsides or near lakes. It can take a “detective’s eye” to determine where the water is coming from.
One important thing to remember is that, because of the way log homes are built you can’t assume that where you see water on the inside is where the problem is on the outside. Where water comes in on the inside doesn’t always correlate to where it came from outside.
In other words, if you find water leaking down a particular log, it is not necessarily the result of a problem with the exterior of that log. Leaks can travel through the nooks and crannies of the log structure, making it very difficult to tell where a leak actually originates.
Call us if your log home leaks. We can help. 715-373-5744
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