How Winter Affected Your Wood Home

Posted on Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Log homes are beautiful, and they take some maintenance to keep them looking great. After a long, hard winter, you're going to need to ensure that your home is up to par, and didn't suffer too much damage. There are a number of ways that winter can affect your home, and several ways to fix any pr...
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A Guide to Chinking Repair: Removal and Reapplication

Posted on | Log Home Chinking | Coleman Kelleghan
With its powerful ability to create water and air barriers, chinking keeps log homes intact and protects them from external issues. Since not all chinking products are created equal, however, choos...
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Chinking Repair: How to Determine the Moisture Content of Wood

Posted on | Log Home Chinking | Coleman Kelleghan
Chinking is the glue that holds many log homes together. This material doesn't always last forever, though, especially when environmental conditions aren't ideal. Before taking on a significant chi...
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Dealing with Wood Shrinkage in Your Log Home

Posted on | Log Home Chinking | Coleman Kelleghan
Wood shrinkage is an unavoidable issue for any log home owner and is not something to be overly worried about. Armed with the right information and fully understanding why your logs are shrinking i...
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What Is Log Home Maintenance?

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Owners of log homes know that longevity is the number one concern. Will my home last? What should I do if it begins to degrade? How can I maintain my log home so it looks as good 25 years from now ...
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How Do I Clean My Logs?

Posted on | Log Home Stains | Josh Horner
There are generally two scenarios for when you will want to clean the logs of your log home. The first is right after new construction, before you stain them. The second is cleaning the logs after ...
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What Are Borate Wood Treatments and How Do They Work?

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
After you’ve invested your hard-earned cash into a beautiful new wood project, whether it be a nice outside deck or maybe a new log home, it makes sense to protect it against wood-eating insects. O...
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Three Chinking Myths Busted

Posted on | Log Home Chinking | Coleman Kelleghan
When planning the finishing touches on a home or cabin, many people debate with themselves over whether chinking is a necessary option. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about chinking, and...
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“I know it's important, but how does wood stain work?”

Posted on | Log Home Stains | Coleman Kelleghan
You might not think too much about the importance of staining wood until you are spending your weekend doing it, or when you see a porch or log home that is in desperate need of it. Often we don't ...
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Why is Chinking Important to Your Log Home?

Posted on | Log Home Chinking | Coleman Kelleghan
It's no wonder that so many people are drawn towards living in log homes. They are beautiful and have an adventurous, outdoor feel to them that is unlike any other home. However, with all of the pe...
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5 Maintenance Tips for Any Log Home Owner

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
There are very few things that can compare to the warmth and simple beauty of a log home. It's fun to take the time to enjoy your home, but it's also going to be important you make sure that you pr...
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What Species of Wood Make the Best Log Homes?

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Making the big decision to build a log home is an exciting one. You’re probably already imagining yourself curled up on the couch with a mug of something warm, enjoying your surroundings. But befor...
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