Log Home Maintenance

September 5, 2018

August 28, 2018

August 21, 2018

Common Log Home Pests To us, the beauty and appeal of Log Homes is undeniable. Unfortunately, certain pests and insects feel the same way! If you have a log home, you may have already encountered pests and insects issues. You may have even used something like https://www.adamspestcontrol.com/ to get rid of the pests. Freshly cut […]

July 3, 2018

A list of common problems you may find with a log home and their remedies. Carpenter Ants Typically, carpenter ants are attracted to moist wood, because it is easier to chew. You will often see evidence of infestation in the foam panels. Carpenter ants don’t ingest wood as a food source, they chew tunnels in […]

June 26, 2018

To Agree or Disagree… Log Homes are loved and desired for a variety of reasons. It could be for the warm and cozy feel they offer, or the love of a more rustic-outdoorsy space, even as a large family friendly home. When considering each persons individual expectations and desires of ownership, disagreements with families […]

May 30, 2018

We recently came across the below article on Log Home Living’s website on how to beat some of the natural enemies of your log home. We found the article very insightful and felt it had several practical solutions you, our readers, could easily implement and benefit from. Beat Log Home Natural Enemies | 8 Common […]

May 22, 2018

A Clean Roof Roof cleaning is the process to remove dirt, algae and moss from roofs; this process can extend the duration of a roof’s ability to function. Algae and other types of build-up often form on parts of roofs that are shaded and can reduce a roof’s life expectancy. Additionally, keeping the roof and […]

May 14, 2018

Termite Prevention & Control Like any other structures containing wood components, log homes are subject to attack by a variety of wood destroying insects including termites. The threat from insects is no greater for log construction than conventional wood frame construction. While the prevention and control of termites is typically assigned to …