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1	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / Rotten Logs  on: Nov 12th, 2008, 8:13am
Started by fishyman | Post by fishyman
They are rotten..........what now???

2	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / Restoring Painted Log Ceiling Joists  on: Dec 7th, 2007, 12:13pm
Started by jochs | Post by jochs
Hey Logman!   We're are preparing to buy a log home in which the previous owner has covered the exposed log ceiling joists with a white oil based paint in the living room and kitchen.   I've been told that stripping this paint will be nearly impossible.  Is there a way to do it, or is there a paint or stain that we could use to cover the white paint and return to a natural log look?   Thanks for your time and consideration.

3	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / carpenter ants/wet wood  on: Oct 21st, 2007, 8:50am
Started by nrails | Post by nrails
I live in a log home that was built in the 80's. Recently, I had an exterminator come to my house for an estimate and that was when we noticed a moist log. In this moist log was evidence of carpenter ants. The carpenter ants can be taken care of but what about the moist log? This log is so wet that you can actually peel away pieces of wood. The log is just above an outside deck so I guess that when it rains the rain can bounce off the deck onto the log. Yesterday I noticed there was another log going bad. This log is not directly on top of the other log already mentioned. This log is located  this way: the log mentioned above, then a good log, and then another moist log. Any suggestions? I live in Sullivan County, New York.

4	General Loghome Issues / Archived Ask The Logman Posts / Existing Log Home In KS  on: Oct 10th, 2007, 10:54pm
Started by ehartness | Post by ehartness
I am thinking of buying a existing log home in Kansas, but there is log rot damage on one end of the house. I believe the house was built in 1983 and is in otherwise in good condition.     My questions are: how can the water damage be fixed, how long would it take (there are approximately 5-6 logs {6X8" D shaped} and approx 20ft in length with two windows set evenly spaced on one end of the house that have rotting, and i'm un-sure as to how deep the wood is rotted except that the logs sound solid when tap tested from inside the house), a ballpark on what kind of money it would cost, and most importantly....who could I get to do something like this in this area?   Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated Thanks in Advance,   Mike

5	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / Extensive rot  on: Oct 8th, 2007, 6:20pm
Started by namber | Post by namber
I have a 10 year old hand hewn log cabin.  In spite of applying Sikkins in the second year as directed I have gotten extensive rot on the top and bottom logs on the end with the greatest exposure.  I spent 10,000 on repairs and application of three coats of Sikkins penetrating stain.  I still note cracks in the pigmented stain from wood movement leaving entry points of moisture.  It occurred to me that there is no way to prevent these cracks since wood moves.  Would I be wise or stupid to bi-annually apply a coat of boric or Glycol solution (as recommended) when these cracks appear?  It seems like this would soak in and kill the problems that are causing the rot.  If I applied this in dry weather would it contribute to moisture.? I am not sure any sealer can fully seal the logs.

6	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / Re: Missing Floor  on: Sep 30th, 2007, 9:13am
Started by cavebaby | Post by loghomerepair
Any log structure can be repaired. It all depends on how much time and or money you want to invest in the project. In other words, is it worth it to you to repair this cabin ?Do you love it enought to see it through.       ... Jim Bilyeu ... Loghomerepair@yahoo.com

7	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / Missing Floor  on: Sep 28th, 2007, 9:43pm
Started by cavebaby | Post by cavebaby
Hello,   I am new to this board.  I have found a log cabin in the woods.  The cabin appears to have been deserted for a while.  I am trying to decide weather the cabin can be repaired.  The cabin seems to have a sturdy roof from what I can see from the ground.  What the problem is the cabin is on brick supports and it has a crawl space below of about 2ft.  The bricks on one side of the cabin have crumbled and the living room has fallen the two foot.  The joists that hold the living room floor up have fallen.  The cabin will need new joist, floor, supports and perhaps a new log where the bottom log hit the ground .  Where the living room connects to the kitchen appear to be two different sections.  The kitchen appears ok.  Do you know if if is possible to jack up log houses to repair the damages to the bottom.  My husband wants me to scrap the whole idea.  I think repair is possible. I could get pictures if you need them.

8	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / Re: corn blasting  on: Aug 8th, 2007, 11:35am
Started by espo | Post by Logman
I enjoyed speaking with you today.  In order to give you a more accurate "quick quote", we will need for you to send pictures and detailed measurements.  I noticed in this post you only told us the size of the house, can you provide wall lengths as well? I remember you mentioned that the height of some walls were 7 feet and gables are 10 feet. David would still need to see pictures. But like I said on the telephone, I recommend that you hire us to do an onsite evaluation, that way you get a detailed and more accurate quote.  Thank you for considering Log Home Repair & Restoration Services.   Tara E. McFarlan Customer Service Representative Log Home Repair & Restoration Services 2545 W. Hillardston Rd. Nashville, NC 27856 1-866-741-7375, ext. 122 252-459-5681, ext. 122 FAX 252-459-5683 email: tara@loghomerepair.com

9	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / corn blasting  on: Aug 8th, 2007, 8:11am
Started by espo | Post by espo
I will soon own a 30 year old d block log cabin and was wondering what will the cost be to have the home corn blasted and chinked professionaly the home exterior is approx. 1200 sq. feet

10	General Loghome Issues / Ask The Logman / Re: repair of log tobacco barn  on: Jul 31st, 2007, 1:51pm
Started by serverpro | Post by Logman
Hi Steve, Thank you for your post. Has someone from our office called you or respondend already to your question? Well, I will be glad to help you in any way I possibly can.  If you would email pictures to me, I will see if we can provide you with a quick quote. My email address is tara@loghomerepair.com . I will send this message to your email address as well. Regards, Tara E. McFarlan Customer Service Representative Log Home Repair & Restoration Services 2545 W. Hilliardson Rd. Nashville, NC 27856 1-866-741-7375