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The Log Home Restoration Blog

Browse below for articles with information and tips on maintaining your log home.

How do we keep a log home dry and stop rot?

How do we keep a log home dry and stop rot? Log Home Maintenance When talking to clients, I get...

October 22, 2021

Log rot – Replace log or cover it with siding?

Log rot – Replace log or cover it with siding? Here’s a question we receive periodically: “My log home has...

July 2, 2021

Log home dry rot and what can be done to resolve it

Log home dry rot and what can be done to resolve it We frequently get calls from log home owners...

May 12, 2021

Log home repair – Rotting log ends are a real problem.

Log home repair – Rotting log ends are a real problem. Many times in the course of doing our log...

March 16, 2021

Prevent Rot: Flash Decks Attached to Log Walls

Prevent Rot: Flash Decks Attached to Log Walls Rot on log homes can be prevented if decks are properly flashed...

January 7, 2021

Log Home Problem – Rot on Bottom of Posts

Log Home Problem – Rot on Bottom of Posts Log homes often have decks that are supported by log posts....

November 30, 2020

Log Home Maintenance-Gutters Prevent Rot

Log Home Maintenance-Gutters Prevent Rot When you’re considering log home maintenance, think “gutters prevent rot.” Cleaning gutters can help protect your...

September 17, 2020

How to Spot Rotten Log Siding

How to Spot Rotten Log Siding We hope these videos will shed some light on issues regarding the maintenance, repair...

August 4, 2020

How to Check for Rot on a Log Cabin

How to Check for Rot on a Log Cabin Log home owners want to know how to check for rot...

June 24, 2020

Cantilevered Decks can Cause Issues with Rot

Cantilevered Decks can Cause Issues with Rot While they are a unique accents to a log home they can also...

May 15, 2020

Repairing Rotten Logs – Epoxy is NOT the Answer

Repairing Rotten Logs – Epoxy is NOT the Answer! When repairing rotten logs, epoxy is not the answer. Here’s why...

March 25, 2020

Staining log homes: When to do maintenance staining and when to start over?

Q: Can I simply re-apply the stain that I’ve been using or do I have to start over? A: My...

March 19, 2020