Services
Log Replacement for Cabins
Over time, logs in your cabin or home can deteriorate due to moisture, rot, insect damage, or natural wear. At American Log Restoration, we specialize in expert log replacement to restore your home’s structural integrity and maintain its timeless beauty. Our skilled team follows a proven process to ensure durable, seamless repairs that blend perfectly with your existing logs.
Log Replacement Process
Log replacement in cabins is a necessary process for maintaining the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of log homes. Our team will help you determine if log home repair or log replacement services are necessary. Here are the key steps involved in log replacement:Complete an Assessment
You can perform an assessment yourself or ask one of our team members to take a look at your log cabin. We will inspect the logs to identify the extent of the damage, focusing our attention on rot, insect infestations, or structural damage. Depending on the extent of the damage, we determine if whole, half, or vertical log replacement is necessary. During our assessment, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get a general timeline of how long the replacement project will take to complete.Remove Damaged Sections
Once our team identifies what areas need full or partial replacement, we can begin removing the rotted log sections. A chainsaw is generally used for all rotted log removal along with a lot of manual labor. When removing bottom logs or large sections that provide structural support, bracing the area to temporarily support the structure may be required. Our team will quickly and effectively remove all damaged sections so that we can get started on the replacement as soon as possible.Prepare Replacement Logs
When offering log cabin repair services, our team will choose air-dried or kiln-dried pine, cedar, or other wood species that match your existing structure. We source materials that will match the characteristics of your log home whether it be a D-Log style, butt and pass, handcrafted, dove-tailed or any other style of log home. We cut the logs to the precise dimensions to fit snugly in the new space. Protective sealants will also need to be applied to the wood to protect it from future water damage and rot.Install New Logs
During a whole log installation process, our team will fit the log into place and secure it with specific log screws. For half-log replacement projects, we will attach a new log face to the existing structure using heavy-duty screws. Verticle log replacement involves addressing foundation issues and replacing pieces partially or fully from the foundation to the roofline.Get Log Home Restoration Services Today
American Log Restoration Inc. will help you with comprehensive log home repair or replacement services. We also provide tips on maintenance and insect prevention. Taking proper care of your log cabin residence will allow you to promote increased wood longevity. Contact our team to learn more about our log home restoration services. – Restore. Protect. Preserve. –
