About Log Home Restoration
Full-service log home restoration — from stripping old coatings to structural repair and premium stain application. We restore logs to their original beauty and protect them for years to come.
What Log Home Restoration Involves
Log home restoration is more than a fresh coat of stain. It starts with a thorough inspection to assess moisture levels, UV damage, failed coatings, log rot, and insect damage. We then strip or blast the old finish, make any needed structural and cosmetic repairs, apply compatible stain systems, and address chinking and caulking. The result is a home that looks great and is protected against the Pacific Northwest elements for years.
Why Restoration Matters
A log home that goes too long without proper maintenance will suffer. UV rays break down wood fibers. Moisture gets trapped behind failed stain. Logs start to rot, checks open up, and insects move in. The cost of ignoring these issues compounds fast. Restoration done right stops the cycle, saves you money long-term, and preserves the value of your home.
Our Restoration Process
Every project starts with a detailed inspection. We check moisture content, evaluate existing coatings for compatibility, look for rot, insect damage, and failing chink joints. From there we build a scope of work specific to your home. We prep the surface using media blasting or chemical stripping, make repairs, apply backer rod and chinking where needed, and finish with a high-quality stain system matched to your logs and climate.
Oregon Climate Challenges
Log homes in Oregon face heavy rain, snow at elevation, intense summer UV, and wide temperature swings. The west side gets moisture; the east side gets UV and dry heat. A restoration plan needs to account for your specific microclimate. We choose products and approaches that work for your area — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Log Home Restoration Gallery
Recent log home restoration projects in Oregon.
Log Home Restoration — Frequently Asked Questions
- How often should a log home be restored?
- It depends on exposure, elevation, and previous coatings. Most log homes need some level of maintenance every 3–7 years. A full restoration might be needed every 10–15 years if maintenance has lapsed. We can assess your home and give you a realistic timeline.
- How long does a full restoration take?
- Typical projects run 1–4 weeks depending on the size of the home, extent of repairs, and weather. We'll give you a clear timeline before we start.
- Can you restore a home with failed stain?
- Yes. We see this regularly. Failed stain needs to be fully removed before new coatings can bond properly. We use media blasting or chemical stripping depending on the situation.
- Do you work on handcrafted and milled log homes?
- We work on all types — handcrafted, milled, D-log, full-round, and timber frame. The approach varies by log profile, but the fundamentals are the same.