Log Home Repair



Older log homes sometimes require log repair to take care of damaged material. Sometimes the damage is the result of a failure to preserve and stain the exterior logs for a prolonged period. Other times it can result from a unique situation where the logs are exposed to constant, excessive weather. When undetected and untreated, this will eventually create problems. For example, logs above a bulkhead or a deck can be exposed to water splash-back which in time will damage the integrity of the log wall. Either way, our repair crew can repair or replace damaged material and recommend ways to prevent the situation from recurring.

Below are pictures of a recent repair job. In this home, the entire log corner was damaged by water runoff caused by improper gutter installation. As you can see, all of the compromised corner logs have been removed, replaced and refinished.

Beginning To Dismantle Corner In this home, rainwater from a roof valley was allowed to shed water directly onto a log corner for a period of over 20-years. This constant abuse has damaged the integrity of the corner to the extent that the logs now must be replaced. Most of the damage was done before corrective gutters were installed. In this picture we are investigating the extent of the damage to determine how much of the corner needs to be replaced.	Corner Logs Removed Here we have removed the entire log corner. Notice that the corner of the building is supported by the upper log courses and requires no additional temporary support. Logs will be removed back to the window.
Corner Logs Replaced The logs are replaced with newer material made to match the size and cut of the existing logs wall. Notice that the new wall logs are woven with the existing ones. This creates a strong corner, and makes the repair almost undetectable.	Logs Stained and Finished Once the repair is done and the logs are stained the corner looks almost like new. We completed this repair job in four days. Keep in mind that this is an extreme situation caused by unusual log wear over a long period of time. With routine preventative maintenance all of this work could have been avoided.