I have 16” 13 foot vertical logs holding up the roof of a 2000 sq ft home. One log has severe checking on the whole 13′ averaging approximately 3/4” wide ate the surface going about 6 to 7” deep into the log. One recommendation was to drill thru center of log every vertical foot of the log and run a treaded bolt thru. Then with nuts on either side tighten to close the check as much as possible to strenghten the log. Should I do this? Will it harm or weeken the log?? It is carrying a lot of weig
waterloop Changed status to publish April 4, 2024
