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If you can’t find a log replacement expert in your area, I would suggest Emailing me pictures of the rotted areas. I have done jobs in alaska before.

Emily: Since this is a civil war era cabin I would think it would be in your interest to preserve it as much as possible. It is possible to match the addition with the existing. The chinking separation you are talking of is caused by improper installation and/or wet logs… Read More »Archive-4222

This can be repaired with conventional 2x4s and install logs both sides to match the building. Why not fix the roof and replace the logs? I would 1st get a price for that so you could see the cost difference.

Barbara: I’m not sure if you mean the logs are rotten or not. If they are, they can be replaced with new ones. If the sun damage you are speaking of is stain failure, we could corn cob blast the old finish off, apply a borate treatment and then apply… Read More »Archive-4226

Elizabeth: It is a very good chance that the log rot problem came from the previous owner power washing the logs and then applying stain before it dried out properly. You do not need to have it corn blasted before the log replacement, but sometimes logs that look OK are… Read More »Archive-4228

Borate is a preventative to rot. If they are rotted they need to be replaced. When epoxys are used itwill be in situations where they can’t be replaced.

I would suggest not to perform your own log repair, There are other areas of restoration which might be completed by non profesionals. I’ve repaired many jobs where I had to go behind others to remedy structual or other problems.

When you tear out the exterior of the log,this is when you make the judgement call. In most cases you can save the interior. I would spray the saved portion of the log with borates.

Vines and other plants are very harmful if planted too close. Glad you cut them. The best thing would be to replace those 2 logs and check all the others for rot also. See my notes on web site, how to check for log rot. After those are replaced, spray… Read More »Archive-4236

Thanks for the question Lee. In the future we will include this as a Tip of the Month – as I hear this question a lot. I like to use masking tape and after locating a bad area/log, apply a piece there to mark it. I simply use a hammer… Read More »Archive-4238