Why Choose Log Home Restoration Michigan Services
A myth about log home restoration is that the logs do not need to be sealed with a wood sealer. Some think that because logs are natural, they already have protection against sun and moisture damage but this is not true. Log homes here in Michigan and other places need to be sealed with a quality wood sealer to protect from the sun’s harmful UV rays and from water absorption. Though wood logs are obviously natural, once they are cut down they no longer have protection capabilities. A live trees bark is what protects the wood but once the tree is cut down it is susceptible to rot and decay. A log home will turn grey as the sun damages the inner wood fibers and as the wood absorbs moisture it contracts which causes cracking, splitting, and splintering. Log home restoration Michigan services consist of cleaning the logs with a pressure washer, corn cob blaster, or other means to remove any old sealer or dead wood fibers. This step is then followed up with a re-chinking step to replace old and dried up chinking between the logs. Some caulking can also be used as a water sealant and then once the logs are dried, a wood sealer is applied to the outside of the logs to give the wood years of protection. Log home restoration Michigan companies offer these services from April thru October and can be found in most areas. Consult with the contractor to find out their methods of log home restoration.
