On our website, you might have noticed how serious we are about having a maintenance program that fits your cabin needs and preferences. Cabins are more than just your regular home with their materials. Cabins, although highly durable and resilient— hold a lot of secrets. Logs are tricky in a beguiling way.
Often, cabin owners think their homes are in top condition and go without regular maintenance. They go year after year without having their logs properly checked. They wait until…woah! Suddenly, logs are flaking from sun damage, paint or stain is peeling, or termites are making holes everywhere! That’s because your logs were hurting on the inside. Fun fact: rot is rarely seen on the exterior of that thick stain you sprayed on. Media blasting and sanding get rid of that deceitful layer of paint. And because most cabin owners wait so long, there’s likely damage. That’s why BLCR believes regular maintenance programs and checkups are so important. Instead of waiting for your beautiful home to need a hefty restoration job, looking into a maintenance program is wise.
There are many obvious reasons why it’s important to upkeep your cabin. Most cabin owners won’t call an expert until after they notice the insects leaving holes and wood shavings behind. And the paint or stain on their logs is fading, flaking from UV damage (or overall looks bad)!
Here is a short list of why Cabin Maintenance is so important:
1. Weather Protection: Log cabins are exposed to weather conditions like rain, snow, and sunlight. Regular maintenance, freshly sealing and staining the logs, helps protect them from moisture damage, cracking, and fading.
2. Rot Prevention: Wood is susceptible to rot, especially in areas with high humidity or moisture. A maintenance program includes inspecting and treating the logs for any signs of decay ensuring the cabin remains structurally sound.
3. Pest Control: Pests such as termites and carpenter ants can cause significant damage to log cabins. Regular inspections and treatments can help prevent infestations and preserve the cabin’s integrity.
But only a few out there know the hefty prices and destruction of their log homes are avoidable!
Instead of waiting until you notice the bugs and the water damage, you could schedule your log cabin maintenance for the best time. Every two to three years, the BLCR team could come out to check up on your cabin. With expert eyes, they’ll look thoroughly at your logs and the chink lines, checking for rot, insect, and weather damage. Stopping any chance of decay before it becomes destructive to your home. You’ll be glad you didn’t wait longer—or be proud to know your cabin is still in shape!
We encourage BLCR viewers to check out our Maintenance Program Page for more information. Stay at the top of your game as a log cabin owner and notice the signs your home is trying to give you!
