Spring Cleaning: Repairs and Upgrades to Combat Log Decay

 Spring is one of the best times to make repairs or upgrades on your log home. One of the major concerns of log homeowners is the damage caused by moisture due snow. As the snow begins to melt, the home is again highly vulnerable to moisture damage. Here are a few pointers for dealing with wood decay caused by wet winter months so you can enjoy the good weather soon to come!

As snow begins to melt, the wet weather leaves log homeowners at risk of log decay, or the rotting of wood due to moisture. Rotting logs on your home is an issue you should repair in punctual fashion. Do a thorough walkthrough in and around your home, and if you discover rotting wood you should cut the rotten parts out and replace is with new log sections.

Take Preventative Measures Next With Log Decay

 

Once you have replaced the rotten wood, it is essential to coat the new log with insect, mold and mildew repellants. Since rot is a problem associated with moisture, it is particularly important to add a final coating that will give the wood more breathability, allowing water to escape the log, as well as to repel moisture.

It’s also wise to check your roof and make sure that you aren’t having wood rotting caused by water run-off. Cleaning your gutters can help prevent excessive water run-off, and if you don’t have gutters this is a great time of year to have them installed. If you have trees or shrubs that brush excessively against your log home you should trim them since rainwater can be transferred to wood.

For almost three decades Schroeder Log Home Supply has been helping its customers protect their log cabins or homes from pests or other problems. Contact us today and we will show you how we can help you protect your home.