Practical, expert knowledge on log home restoration, maintenance, and care — written by the people who do the work.
We write these articles to share what we've learned in the field — the same information we give homeowners face-to-face during inspections. No sales pitch, just practical knowledge about how log homes work, what goes wrong, and how to take care of them.
Restaining frequency depends on your climate, sun exposure, stain type, and log profile. Most log homes need maintenance coats every 3–5 years, but the real answer is more nuanced than a simple number.
Log rot is one of the most serious issues a log home can face. Catching it early makes the difference between a simple epoxy repair and a major structural log replacement.
When old stain needs to come off, there are two primary methods: media blasting and chemical stripping. Each has strengths and limitations depending on your situation.
Chinking is the flexible sealant between log courses that keeps air, water, and insects out. Understanding how it works — and when it fails — is essential to maintaining a healthy log home.
Consistent maintenance is what separates log homes that last generations from those that need premature, expensive restoration. This checklist covers what to inspect and when.
Not all stains work the same way, and choosing the wrong type can mean early failure and expensive re-work. Here's what you need to know about the main stain categories for log homes.
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