As
with any home, maintenance is required to protect your investment from
the elements, such as wind, sun and rain. Logs exposed to these
elements are vulnerable. The best way to properly maintain your log
home begins with design choices that minimize log exposure and provide
protection from the elements. Consider adding roof overhangs and
extending porches and pay special attention to the side of your log
home that has the greatest exposure to sun—it needs the most
protection.
Log home maintenance is no more difficult than caring
for a stick-built house; it's just a different process. Maintain your
log home regularly. Basic log maintenance means cleaning your log home
every 2—3 years. Develop a schedule for recoating logs based on the
manufacturer's instructions and warranty guidelines as well as the
needs of the home's exterior. All finishes wear with time—look for
differences or bubbles in the finish, especially on the sunny side of
your home. Always use the same products used in the first treatment
and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
A log home is a unique product. Discuss your
maintenance project with your Barna Log Homes distributor or the
manufacturer of the preservatives or sealants you are using—both
have the experience to guide you in the right direction.
As
with any home, maintenance is required to protect your investment from
the elements, such as wind, sun and rain. Logs exposed to these
elements are vulnerable. The best way to properly maintain your log
home begins with design choices that minimize log exposure and provide
protection from the elements. Consider adding roof overhangs and
extending porches and pay special attention to the side of your log
home that has the greatest exposure to sun—it needs the most
protection.