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Rot repair - large cracks in logs can lead to rot

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    The black on the logs shows the start of wood mold

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    This was the area where we found the rotted logs

    Sandblasting Log Homes

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    Getting ready to blast

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    The blasting process has begun

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    Almost done with this wall

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    Setting up to remove the rotted logs. Notice the tarp set up to protect garden below

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    Logs removed and ready for cedar half-log replacements

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    Here they are after the cedar half-logs were installed. It's hard to tell which ones they are once we stained the house

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    This beam should not have been allowed to extend into space, uncovered by the roof

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    Work complete. Notice that we eliminated the beam protruding through the wall because of the potential for rot here

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This log home was located near Hampshire in Northern Illinois. The west side of the building was in rough shape. The gable end had little shade to the western sun and had compromised the old finish. Over time, the finish become so deteriorated that the wall was basically unprotected from the elements.

Over the space of about ten years, some logs became rotten. Most of the logs that rotted had significant up-facing "checks" or cracks in them. By "up-facing" we mean that the cracks were on the upper side of the log they readily caught the rain.

We see this a lot with log homes like these. Turned logs tend to check more. This checking can contribute to rot when allowed to fester over time. Click here to learn more about checks in logs.

To complete this project we: sandblasted the building, applied a borate treatment, replaced the rotted logs, and then stained the new and old logs.

Testimonial: "Thank you for the job well done on the restoration of my log home. I had much trepidation regarding the mess that would ensue but my fear was soon over as I saw your staff work. Each person was considerate, professional and took every precaution to make the job go smoothly. I appreciate their efforts." K. Curtin, Hampshire, IL

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Edmunds & Company can repair all types of log  home problems. Contact us to find out how we do it or call our toll free number 1-877-378-4403.