Dry logs are happy logs

Log ends extended beyond the roof lines are exposed to excessive moisture. Log ends wick in 10 times the moisture of the curved section of logs. Use of a log end seal is needed to prevent log end failure.

Cutting log ends off past the roof line should be considered.

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What are log checks?

Checks are cracks that split open on logs. Logs try to equalize with outside humidity. Logs should have a moisture content under 20 percent
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Where your logs were dried or kiln-dried before your structure was built.

Checks should be sealed if over 1/4" wide and on the top/curved section of the log.
Use Permachink log check to seal these areas.

Water can settle in these open checks. Checks near windows can cause more problems.

Parts of a log...what your log cabin or home are made of

Outer Bark:

The layer that protects the log

Inner Bark or Phloem section that carries food to the tree

The cambium section that creates new bark

Sapwood or Xylem carries the water to the rest of the tree

Heartwood central section of the tree (dead sapwood)

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Welcome to Western Log Home Restoration's new site. I hope to have you return often as we add vital information for your log home's restoration and continued maintenance. Look for our online store coming soon. We will be selling a full line of Perma-Chink™ products.

Link of the week

Das Blockhaus
Scandi design

Log Picnic bench from Shire Mountain Log Homes

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View 58 pictures from the Tacoma Log Show

Choosing a log Home Article and more links on log homes.

New under our Resources links are links for Home Builders, Real Estate Agents, and Log Homes that are for sale. Call to have your information added for free. Log home furniture link coming soon.

This month's favorite link. The most beautiful log homes in the world!






Send us pictures of your Log home for our picture gallery.
Send pictures to jozbun@gmail.com. We will add them to our Log Homes of the West gallery. Also planning a picture gallery of log homes in Europe.



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Log Home Restoration

Log Home Restoration

Don't use oil-based stain on your log home! Oil feeds mildew. Direct sunlight pulls the oil out, and the rain accelerates the damage. Use a high-quality Permachink sealer. These sealers are designed for log homes. They allow moisture to escape from the logs, yet are water-repellent. Here are the before and after restoration pictures. 888-231-2412