Log home builders and homeowners continue to face the challenge of preventing air and water infiltration. We are experienced in the application of caulking in problem areas such as knots, checks, cracks, corners joints, butt joints, in between log courses and around windows and doors.

Log Home Repair and Restoration Services has extensive knowledge and experience in all forms of caulking and chinking applications. We use a series of high-quality textured caulking and sealants. Chinking and caulking are available in a wide variety of colors. You can obtain a contrast appearance or choose wood tone colors that closely match your stain.

We use a variety of modern chinking products that are much more elastic and durable than the mortar chinking of decades past. Chinking is not always a user-friendly product, and the application is often meticulous and time consuming. We recommend the use of backer rod or “bond breakers” to obtain a two-point contact and to avoid a three-point adhesion.

Cleaning with light low pressure washing( under 500 PSI) is often recommended if your home needs a maintenance coat or additional coats of your current stain. However, careful consideration is needed to avoid damaging the wood fibers and/or leaking into your home. Appropriate chemical cleaners will be used to remove dirt, grime, molds and mildew. Rinsing is a must and proper drying time should always be a consideration.

Complete removal of existing stains is often necessary if the existing staining is failing or if you want a brand new look with new stains. This can be accomplished with chemical stripping or Corn Cob Blasting.

Chemical removal of the finish includes application of chemical strippers that are used to remove the existing finish. This method does require complete rinsing and neutralizing of the wood before applying a new finish.

Corn Cob Blasting is a safe, environmentally friendly method that we also use to remove existing finishes. This method safely removes existing finishes using corn cob media which is a natural, bio-degradable product.

Log cabins are important symbols of our American history. Log cabin construction methods were brought to America by European colonists. The history of log cabins shows us the diversity of construction methods of generations past . Colonists often built the cabins from trees on the property where they settled. These cabins were often built from a variety of different species. A variety of hand tools were also used to construct these cabins of decades past. Chinking was made from many materials such as clay, moss, stones, straw, mud and shredded paper.

Our company is very excited to be a part of preserving our cultural heritage. We are skilled in methods of repair and continue to implement plans to increase the longevity of these important structures. Disassembling log cabins and relocating them to other locations is also an important part of our business. We have carefully disassembled cabins piece by piece. We carefully document, photograph and tag each piece of lumber for reassembly in order to accurately reconstruct the cabin in its new location.

The use of vintage lumber in new construction and renovation today is an increasing popular option. Vintage reclaimed timber from cabins is a dimishing commodity as some historic cabins are systematically being remanufactured into beams, flooring , timber frames and cabinetry. Log Home Repair and Restoration Services can supply vintage materials based on availability for the discerning homeowner who is seeking that special touch for their home.

We feel that the importance of applying quality log home finishes to your investment cannot be emphasized strongly enough. Water and UV rays will destroy the structural integrity of your log home if left unfinished. The average home buyer will spend many hours discussing wood species and home design but are sometimes unsure about the products that are available.

We are committed to giving special attention to the research of a variety of preservatives, stains and top coats available in the log home industry today. Because our company believes in protecting your log home, we will work with you to establish the best product for your home while taking into consideration factors such as log species, moisture content and geographical location.

Finishes are available in water based and oil based finishes. Oil based finishes are deep penetrating stains that soak deep into the wood and water based stains coat the exterior surface of the log. Most home owners choose a clear transparent stain, semi transparent stain, semi solid stain or a solid stain. We do not recommend a clear stain but recommend a stain with pigment to offer your home more protection against UV rays.

In order to professionally apply stains and finishes to your home, we properly prepare the wood surfaces and first apply a borate treatment to your logs. During the staining process, we also offer stain additives such as mildew ides and insecticides to assist with the treatment of problematic issues such as high humidity and insects.

Log Home Repair and Restoration will assist you in obtaining the right finish and the right look for your log home. We can apply the finishes, help you with the application procedures needed for you to apply it yourself and assist you with purchasing the appropriate products.

Log Home Repair and Restoration Services, Inc offers a consultation and log home inspection service unique to the log home industry. Our consultations and inspections can benefit homeowners, home buyers and sellers, real estate companies, insurance companies, log home manufacturers, log home dealers, and log home builders and other business professionals.

Yearly log home inspections should be part of homeowner’s maintenance schedule. Problems discovered early can save a homeowner time and money. When problems are identified during an inspection, a plan of action and a schedule can be established to repair your log home and implement a log home maintenance program.

Prior to purchase inspections can save a potential log home buyer, a log home seller or a real estate company a multitude of after the sale problems. Prior to purchase inspections are excellent negotiating tools to ensure that everyone receives the information needed to make an educated decision and negotiate a fair deal. Often local home inspectors miss problems that are specific to log homes. A professional log home inspection along with a local building inspection provides the potential buyer or seller with a complete assessment of the home.

Log Home Insurance Damage Appraisals are also an important of our business. A log home expert is often necessary to establish log home appraisal values or establish replacement cost due to fire, wind or storm damage.

Our company also inspects log homes to promote quick resolution in legal disputes between log home manufacturers, log home builders and log home buyers. We assist both parties in finding quick, cost effective ways to resolve these disputes. Consultations and Log Home Inspections are offered internationally as well as in all fifty states. Travel costs and fees will vary depending on location.

Log Home Repair and Restoration Services specializes in the cosmetic repair and structural replacement in log and timber homes. Many log home companies and manufacturers are no longer in business today, therefore replacement logs are difficult if not impossible to locate. We have a large profile and species database to assist our customers in locating a close match when repairing and replacing logs in their log home. In cases where matches are not found, our experienced craftsmen can duplicate your log on the job site.

Fire damage, storm damage, insect damage, finish failure, neglect or insufficient information on maintenance are just a few of the reasons that our company is contacted to perform cosmetic repairs or structural log replacement. Upon completion of a comprehensive assessment of your log home damage our professionals will advise if cosmetic or full structural log repair is needed. We are committed to providing superior service as we transform your home back to a state that offers you comfort and peace of mind.

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Log Home Repair and Restoration Services offers decades of experience in the construction of log and timber frame homes. As a licensed general contractor in several states we have the credentials and the experience to master any log home or timber frame project.

Our skilled log and timber builders combine the latest joinery technology and old world craftsmanship to create extraordinary homes with careful attention to each and every detail. We work on your home as if it were our own. Our passion for quality construction has earned us a reputation of excellence