Media Blasting Log Homes

Media Blasting Log Homes

Sandblasting can be an effective way of removing old finishes like paint and creosote from log homes. Sandblasting typically utilizes silica sand a...

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INTERIOR LOG HOME CHECKS

1. Watch for mold or mildew damage to log walls in high-moisture areas such as bathrooms and laundry rooms. 2. Vertical posts with settling jack...

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TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES

1. Is mold/mildew growing on your logs? First determine whether it is on top of the stain or underneath by dabbing it with a swab soaked in chlorin...

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OTHER PESTS AND YOUR LOG HOME

1. Woodpeckers can cause damage to log surfaces, chinking, window frames and trip. Make sure that you do not have insects living in areas where woo...

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SIGNS OF INSECT INFESTATION

1. If you see signs of termites or other wood-boring insects, call a pest control professional. Signs include frass (a sawdust like substance) and ...

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COMBATING WEATHER DAMAGE

Up to now, our attention has been focused on methods for controlling fungi and insects. The other area of concern is weather. The four weather fact...

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