Water Damage to structural log under balcony

Since the wood is soft, there may be some level of deterioration. Use a tool to probe the area gently. If it penetrates easily and deeply, the damage might be more extensive than it appears on the surface. In this case, it may need to be repaired by a professional. If you can find a log home professional in your area, have them come out and take a look. We usually recommend American Log Restoration but they aren’t currently servicing the western states.