Log home chinking is your second line of defense against water, air, and insects — right behind the roof. Learn what it does, when it fails, and when it's time to rechink your log home My dad was a custom log home builder.

Rot is the number one killer of log homes. It doesn't announce itself — by the time most homeowners notice it, the damage has been spreading for years. The good news is there are warning signs if you know what to look for. Here are the five things I check on every log home I walk up to. 1. Soft Spots

One of the most common calls I get starts with "how much is this going to cost me?" The honest answer is it depends — but I can give you real numbers based on 25 years of doing this work across Texas. Log home restoration isn't one job. It's a combination of services that vary based on the condition of your home, the species of wood, how well it was built, and how long it's be

What log species is best for my log home? That is something I get asked all the time. I think most people get caught up on what species to use and whether it was standing dead or not. This causes them to overlook a far more important factor. While cypress and cedar are known for durability, there is no wood that will last in the weather without protections. See article about roof overhangs (https://www.guildlogandtimber.com/single-post/log-home-roof-overhang-importance) Thi

Log home stain performance in Texas

I see painted log homes all over Texas. Usually a painted house is a sign that someone was overwhelmed by log home maintenance. It is commonly used as a short cut to properly staining or fixing log rot. It seems to cover the rot and problem areas for the time being. Painting logs is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Paint will seal the logs up so well that they will hold water for days. This accelerates rot to a whole new level. Standard siding and dimensional lumber do