Your Log Home

While log homes can provide a quaint retreat from the stresses of the modern lifestyle and a strikingly gorgeous fulltime residence, they face a unique set of maintenance challenges compared to houses made from more protected, permanent substances such as brick or stucco. When the leaves start to darken from green to red or amber, it would be an ideal time to do a routine annual check up on your home.Step 1: Scouring over you’re the exterior walls of your home, be on the lookout for any indicators of insect infestation. A series of smaller holes surrounded by wood shavings are often left behind by wood feasting bugs and serve as a tell tale sign your home may be in need of some insect control. You should also be wary of any log discoloration which could signify a potential mold problem. (more…)