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	Click to enlarge	Log Home Maintenance and Restoration Terms This article includes a list of Log Home Restoration and Maintenance Terms that will help you understand the maintenance process. Terms relate to topics such as: Maintenance Design, Wood, Log Preparation, Stains, Caulking, Log Repair and Insects. Download for free!
	Importance of Borate	Borate Borate protects your logs from bugs, insects and decay. This is a very important and inexpensive step to maintaining your log home. Borate can only be applied to bare logs therefore you should consider when building your log home or after the existing finish is removed. There is also "Bug Juice" available which can be added to your log home stain to help protect your logs from bugs and insects.
		Maintaining Decks and Porches While log home owners enjoy living within the warmth and beauty of logs, many also enjoy outdoor living which is why a large number of log homes are designed and built to accommodate decks and porches. It is equally important to take the same care and attention you give to your logs to maintaining your decks and porches.
		*Log Home Eco-Friendly Restoration Project* Providing a log home with an eco-friendly makeover and making energy efficient changes are not only good for the planet but also provide an economic, health and esthetic benefit. This 1978 log home share many common traits as other typical log homes built during this period. Read about Tom Tydeman's, owner of Log Options, latest project. For other green ideas while maintaining/restoring your log home visit: *Eco-Options*
		Choosing a Log Home Contractor Many home owners find it difficult to choose a log home contractor due to the conflicting information within the log home industry, different methods for existing finish and the variety of log home stains available. We hope the following information will assist you in selecting a log home restoration company.
		Caulking Your Home Gaps between logs are a common problem with many log homes. As log walls settle, these gaps often occur allowing in water, air and insect infiltration. This can not only waste energy but cause damage to your logs. Learn how caulking works and the importance of using quality log home caulking products. This article was written by Tom Tydeman, owner of Log Options.
		Inspecting a Pre-Owned Log Home When purchasing an existing log home, it is important to have the home inspected by a professional certified in inspecting log homes. This article can be used as a guide and may help during your search. There is also "Log Inspection Checklist" available to print out and take with you as you visit log homes on the market. Written by Tom Tydeman, owner of Log Options
		What happened to my logs? This is a common question asked by many log homeowners with blackened or green logs, failed finish, bug damage and UV damage. This article helps explain what happens to logs if not properly maintained and the steps needed to restore the logs back to like new condition. Written by Tom Tydeman, owner of Log Options
		Corn Cob Blasting Restoring a log home and preparing for a new finish on exterior log surfaces requires that the old finish be removed first. There are several ways to remove the existing finish and many homeowners have asked us, "What is Corn Cob Blasting?". This article describes the corn cob blasting process, as well as the pros and cons. Written by Tom Tydeman owner of Log Options
		Carpenter Bees As an owner of a log home you can probably count on getting to know Carpenter Bees. Understanding how they live will help you to manage their activity.

Other References Articles and Books

		The Log Home Maintenance Guide Gary Schroeder. A field guide for identifying, preventing, and solving log home maintenance problems. Many log home owners do damage to their expensive homes by incorrectly treating their problems. No more. With detailed full-color photos and clear instructions, The Log Home Maintenance Guide will help you identify, diagnose, and resolve problems ranging from dry rot to carpenter ants and more! The Log Home Maintenance Guide is an investment that will protect your investment. No home repair section should be without it. 150 color photographs, 50 color illustrations 176 pp. (Softcover)
		Preservation and Maintenance of Log Structures Prepared by the Technical Committee of the Log Homes Council, Building Systems Councils, and the NAHB, this 14-page document is a must if you are contemplating designing, building, and living in a log structure. It compiles features and methods that will ensure the permanent quality of the log structure. 186KB in PDF format.
		Carpenter Ants If you live around trees, and most people do, you probably have carpenter ants around your home. This article, to help in controlling carpenter ants, was written by Vince Palmere of Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. 14KB in PDF format.
		Log Home Care and Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know to Buy, Maintain, and Enjoy Your Log Home By Jim Olson Davis. Most important is Davis's overarching theme - intelligent maintenance will save log home owners countless hours and, just as crucial, many dollars. Log Home Care and Maintenance features: Complete instructions for dealing with the main enemies of a log home; sun, moisture, insects, and neglect. Complete remedial instructions for owners with existing structural problems. Charts, recommendations on maintenance and sealant product types, and checklists for prospective buyers of previously-owned log homes. For longtime and new log home owners alike, as well as anyone considering the purchase of a new or used log home, Jim Davis's guide is essential.

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