Log Home Refinishing

Why Choose Log Home Refinishing
Log homes are made of organic materials that are continually at war with the elements. Sunlight, rain, snow, and wind will wear down your home’s surfaces. Without proper care, logs can deteriorate, leading to costly repairs. Regular maintenance ensures your log home remains sound and beautiful for years. Refinishing your log home exterior is all about preserving your investment and making sure your property is well protected.
Signs Your Log Home Needs Refinishing
Knowing when it’s time to do log cabin refinishing is crucial. Here’s what to look for:
- Faded or grayed wood: The original color of your logs has dulled, which can indicate UV damage from prolonged sun exposure
- Cracks and splits: Visible cracking or splitting in the logs can allow moisture to penetrate and cause further deterioration
- Chalking or flaking finish: The current finish is wearing off or peeling, leaving the wood vulnerable to the elements
- Moisture stains: Dark streaks or spots appear, which suggest water has started to seep into the wood, potentially leading to rot
- Evidence of mold or mildew: Green or black spots on the logs show up, especially in shaded or damp areas, indicating the presence of mold or mildew
- Pest infestation: Signs of insects, such as boring holes or sawdust-like frass, suggest that pests have begun to invade the wood
- Loose joints or joinery: Loosened or separated logs, which may compromise the structural integrity of your home
Regularly checking for these signs will ensure that timely refinishing can be undertaken, preserving the beauty and strength of your log home. If you need a professional inspection, Great South Log Homes is here to help!
Refinishing Your Log Home
A log home refinishing project is undertaking. We want to make sure you have a the best services from start to finish.
Whether you have a log cabin that needs just a little updating or a log home that needs some major repairs and complete makeover, Great South Log Home Services is the company for you. We have over 30 years of professional experience regarding log home & cabin repairs and/or restoration .
Mildew
Moisture is the lead cause of mildew growth. Moisture in bathrooms, under the kitchen sink, and laundry rooms can cause mildew to grow, most of the time in places you can’t see or reach. Mildew typically has a powdery texture and can be gray, green, white, brown, yellow, and black in color. Mildew also has a noticeable pungent odor.
Sapstain
Commonly known as “blue stain” may appear on logs that are milled or cut down. Sapstain can cause discoloration in a variety of colors such as blue, brown, and red. These logs should be properly sealed to prevent any further decay.
Brown Rot
Brown rot is the most common sign of decay in a log home. When the rot begins to grow, it forms into white spots. However, these spots eventually turn brown and cause the infected wood to become soft. Over time, the wood will crumble.
Dry Rot
Similar to brown rot, dry rot can grow and spread very quickly. The only difference is that dry rot infects dry wood and needs excess moisture to continue growing and spreading.
We can help you and guide you every step of the way
Contact us today! No project is too big or small. This is our most complete service. It is definitely the best of the best. This process takes the exterior to bare wood to start from.