Are you noticing worsening issues with your log home? Struggling to find a qualified log home repair company? At American Log Restoration, we specialize in log repair and log replacement, offering over 40 years of experience in preserving and restoring log homes, cabins, and wood structures nationwide.
Professional Log Home Restoration & Repair Services
Don’t let your log home repair needs go unchecked. Start the log home restoration process today with a trusted, experienced team. Our professionals are equipped to handle all types of log home problems, ensuring timely and effective repairs that bring your home back to its best.
Contact us today at 231-258-0382 to speak directly with our log home specialists.
With thousands of log homes and cabins restored across the U.S., our team is skilled in replicating original logs and addressing structural concerns, including issues with bottom logs or corner logs that commonly deteriorate over time.
How to Identify Rotting Logs in Your Log Home
Wondering if your log cabin is facing log rot? Here’s a simple method to help you spot potential issues:
Use a hammer to gently tap the length of each log, ensuring you don’t damage the wood or chinking. Be sure to inspect upper logs with a ladder and pay extra attention to logs below windows, as these are often the first to show signs of log rot.
If you detect a hollow or unusual sound, you likely have a problem log. Mark the area with masking tape to remember its location for log repair.
While this method works about 90% of the time, you should also look for visual signs, such as gray, weathered logs, insect damage, or rotting log ends—especially those that extend beyond the roof overhang. Over time, water splashing off the roof can cause serious rot in exposed corners and logs.
Need More Information?
For a deeper dive into spotting rotting logs, check out our article “Inside Look” on the “Featured Projects” page. When you’re ready, contact us to get a personalized quote for log replacement or log home repair.