Field guides
54 sourced guides. Confirm locally.
Finish
Finish field guides.
- The South Wall Fails First
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (for first time owners)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (before you list)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (diy vs contractor)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (for a narrow lot)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (for a same week decision)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (for first time owners)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (before you list)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (diy vs contractor)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
- The South Wall Fails First (for a narrow lot)
UV opens the finish. Water follows the checks.
Inspection
Inspection field guides.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (before you buy)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (permit timeline)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (for inherited property)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (when the first bid is too high)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (with a video on file)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (before you buy)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (permit timeline)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (for inherited property)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
- Probe Soft Wood Before You Stain (when the first bid is too high)
A weekend stain on rot is a wasted weekend.
Joints
Joints field guides.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (after a storm)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (for a second quote)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (winter work windows)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (for a steep site)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (for a spring start)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (after a storm)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (for a second quote)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (winter work windows)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
- Chinking, Not Hardware-Store Caulk (for a steep site)
Logs move. Elastomeric chinking over backer rod.
Moisture
Moisture field guides.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (on open water)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (quote comparison sheet)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (when the neighbor already rebuilt)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (when the first bid is too low)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (with photos only)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (on open water)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (quote comparison sheet)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (when the neighbor already rebuilt)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
- Do Not Trap Moisture Under Stain (when the first bid is too low)
Wash, then coat. Confirm product data locally.
Scope
Scope field guides.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (on a canal)
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (inspection checklist)
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (after a failed repair)
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (for a rental)
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (for a fall start)
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (on a canal)
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (inspection checklist)
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (after a failed repair)
A house number hides the failed wall.
- Per-Wall Scope, Not a Blended Number (for a rental)
A house number hides the failed wall.
Restoration Process
Restoration Process.
- Log Home Restoration Costs: Honest Ranges by Condition
Per-wall scope beats a blended house number. South walls cost more.
- Media Blasting vs Sanding vs Chemical Strip
Match media to remaining log thickness. Confirm disposal rules.
Maintenance
Maintenance.
- Why Log Homes Fail on the South Wall
UV opens the finish, water follows the checks, rot is last.
Chinking and Sealing
Chinking and Sealing.
- Chinking vs Caulking for Log Homes
Logs move. Rigid beads fail. Backer rod and elastomeric chinking.