|
|
 |
Examples |
Examples
of common situations noted Click on an image to enlarge |
 |
|
 |
| |
|
Water stains on interior walls |
Log decay caused from backsplash |
Signs of powder post beetle exit holes |
Decayed Log Ends |
 |
|
 |
| |
Adhesion Failure |
Proper
roof construction offers protection for log walls |
Proper Overhang Provides Protection to Log Wall |
Caulking failure between log courses |
 |
|
 |
| |
Example
of a Deck Support Properly Installed to prevent decay |
Silicone sealant, needs repair |
Woodpecker damage |
Log Decay |
 |
|
 |
| |
Signs
of decay on posts |
Failed finish |
Carpenter Ants Spotted |
Post decay |
 |
|
 |
| |
Signs
of adhesion failure |
Sap Bleed |
No Tongue & Groove Long Log Ends |
Vines and landscaping should be removed |
 |
|
 |
| |
Run
Off from Roof Caused Log Ends to Decay |
Failed caulking and painted logs |
Log Decay Due to Backsplash |
Dormers
Not Properly Flashed/Log Profile Provides Drip Edge |
 |
|
 |
| |
Log decay caused by backsplash and gutter overflow |
Post decay |
Vines should be removed and broken gutter should be repaired |
Adhesion failure in check |
 |
|
 |
| |
Posts should be above ground level |
Signs
of green algea, posts should be cleaned |
Log Decay from Air Conditioner Run Off |
Sap
bleed |
 |
|
 |
| |
Caulking-Adhesion Failure |
Typical UV Damage |
Log decay caused by backsplash on lower log courses |
Algae and Flowering Fungus are an Indication of Decay |
 |
|
 |
| |
Log decay and heavy mildew noted. |
Deck support post decay |
Proper Flashing Protects Lower Log Courses from backsplash. |
Chimney needs caulk repair |
 |
|
 |
| |
Stain Worn Off From Lower Log Courses Due to Water Run Off from Lower Roof |
Cohesive Failure |
Algea and flowering fungus are signs of possible decay |
Improperly installed flashing. |
 |
|
 |
| |
Mildew |
Landscaping in contact with log wall. |
Upward facing checks should be caulked |
Broken Gutter Caused Log Decay in Lower Log Courses |
 |
|
 |
| |
Extending log end should be cut back. |
Log Decay from backsplash off deck |
Large Gap in Log Joint |
Silicone is Not Recommended for Log Homes |
 |
|
 |
| |
Backslash
caused decay to lower log siding and window sill |
Woodpecker Damage |
Carpenter
bees channels noted in fascia board |
Lower log courses decay due to lack of gutter system |
|
|
 |
| |
Backsplash from gas tank is causing algae flowering fungus and possible decay to logs. |
Powder Post Beetle Exit Holes |
Log Base Decay Caused by Gutter Downspout |
Various Carpenter Bee damage |
 |
|
 |
| |
Failed Finish is Blistering and Peeling |
Signs of Decay in Logs Supporting Deck |
Carpenter Bee Damage |
Sap Bleed |
 |
|
 |
| |
Log decay caused from backsplash |
Exit
holes show evidence of insect damage |
Signs
of failed caulking and insect damage |
Area
of log decay found in log courses under window sills |
 Signs of failed caulking |
Landscaping too close to logs |
 Nest should be removed |
First few log courses above decking require extra maintenance due to backsplash |
 Gaps around door frame should be sealed |
Log decay caused from backsplash on lower log course |
 Silicone caulking not recommended for sealing log joints |
Landscaping too close to logs |
 Lack of gutters caused algae to form on deck |
Gutters would have prevented decay to log ends and deck |
 Impel rod should be installed where moisture is a constant problem |
Green algae indicates areas of excessive moisture |
Gaps between end joints should be caulked |
Log ends extend beyond overhang and are exposed to weather |
 Log decay due to backsplash noted between taped areas |
Interior water stains |
 Rot caused by backsplash on metal doors |
Rot caused by backsplash off of deck |
 Inadequate overhang caused weathering on lower half of home |
Backsplash off of propane tanks and other objects can cause problems |
 There was no stain applied to these logs and mildew has formed |
 Water drained off this roof onto logs causing extensive rot |
Water runoff from roof required log replacement |
Painted log finish has failed and can be restored by corn cob blasting or chemical stripping |
|
|
Large upward facing checks in logs may cause problems |
Inadequate overhang causing green algae on log ends |
 Trees too close to home causes water to collect on logs. Log finish has failed |
 Logs are bleached and weathered |
Good overhang protects upper log courses. Lower logs damaged from backsplash off debris |
Dark stained logs can be corn cob blasted and restained for a lighter finish |
 No gutter on home. Grate in deck helps prevent backsplash onto logs |
 Logs in good condition can be corn cob blasted and restained to a lighter finish |
White cocoons under window sill show possible insect infestation. Recommend pest inspection |
Weathered logs should be lightly powerwashed, borated and restained |
 Sap bleeding from log end |
 Gutters would protect lower log courses |
Signs of insects. Recommend pest inspection |
Carpenter bee hole under railing. Recommend pest inspection |
 Landscaping too close to logs |
 Algae forming under stain |
Failed finish on log rail |
Nest should be removed |
 Missing Caulking |
Landscaping in contact with logs |
Green algae on log post |
Log joints should be caulked |
 Hole in log end needs repair |
 Stain applied over sap bleed |
Excessive Sap Bleed |
Log Decay |
 Deck post in ground |
 Wood pile too close to home |
Water will accumulate behind failed caulking |
Caulking in check has adhesion failure |
 Objects near home cause backsplash problems |
 Caulking failure |
Knife shows evidence of log decay |
Logs should be cleaned, borated and stained |
 Vent screen should be installed in soffit |
 Darkened logs can be corn-cob blasted and restained to a lighter finish. Note: Checks in logs are not upward facing, therefore do not recommend filling |
Lack of tongue and groove system or caulking can cause moisture and insect damage |
Outside light penetrating through logs, log joints need caulking |
 Carpenter Bee holes should be filled |
 Large upward facing checks should be filled |
Porch supports should be replaced |
Nest should be removed |
 Green Algae on log surface |
 Log rot caused by backsplash from deck |
Caulking needs repair |
Caulking needs repair |
 Rotted logs between taped areas from backsplash |
 Object against home caused backsplash |
Sap Bleed should be removed |
Landscaping in contact with logs should be trimmed back |
 Carpenter Bee damage |
 Blackened logs should be cleaned and stained |
Interior water stains can be removed by sanding |
Peeling finish should be corn cob blasted, borated and stained |
 Due to minimal overhang, log ends require more frequent maintenance |
 Signs of powder post beetles |
Flowering fungus beneath sill is a good indication of decay | \ 
Micro checking noted on upward log curvature caused by excessive sun exposure |
 Log end joints should be caulked |
 Objects against log wall can cause backsplash problems |
Interior walls should be sanded to remove water stains |
Remove objects from log walls |
 Logs should be cleaned and stained |
 Poor caulking should be removed and recaulked |
Logs between taped area require full replacement due to backsplash |
Carpenter bees should be exterminated and holes caulked |
 Dark logs can be corn cob blasted for a lighter finish |
 Backsplash from deck is a common problem |
Carpenter bee damage to logs |
Log decay caused from backsplash |
 Adhesion failure of caulking |
 Gaps in log corners, upward facing checks and log end joints should be caulked |
Poor caulking allows moisture in which cannot evaporate causing rot |
Log decay caused from backsplash |
 Rotted Deck Post |
 Carpenter Bee damage shows "channels" drilled in fascia |
 Painted logs should be Corn cob blasted, borated and stained |
 Untreated logs have grayed, blackened and weathered |
 |
 |
||
| PRESERVE AND PROTECT YOUR LOG HOME |
|||
LogOptions,
LLC © 2005 - 2007 All Rights Reserved |
