SEARCH
Weatherall Home Blog
How to Protect Your Log Home from Insects (Carpenter Bees & Termites)
Posted on |
Carpenter Bee Prevention
Log Home Insect Control
NBS 30 vs Bug Juice
Termite Protection
| Jim McCain
For log home owners, the biggest threat to your investment isn't fire or flood—it is wood-boring insects.
Carpenter bees, termites, and powder post beetles can cause catastrophic structural damage ...
Read More
7 Rustic DIY Projects for Leftover Logs (And How to Protect Them)
Posted on |
Targets Bucket D (DIY/Decor) while selling Bucket B
| Jim McCain
If you have recently finished a build or a major renovation, you are likely staring at a pile of leftover logs in your yard. It feels wasteful to burn them, but they are taking up valuable space.
L...
Read More
WEATHERALL’S SPRING MAINTENANCE
Stain Inspection
“Where do I start?” We hear this question a lot. A simple way to begin your spring maintenance is to check the condition of your finish by using the water bead test. Use a spray...
Read More
How to Stain Your Log Home: 4 Easy Steps
Posted on |
Log Home Stains
| Weatherall Company, Inc.
Don’t forget to check the weather!
VIDEO: How to Chink a Round Log
Posted on |
Log Home Chinking
| Jim McCain
Chinking is a critical aspect of maintaining your log home. Knowing the right technique for chinking between round logs will save you time and money on your next chinking job.
Watch the video belo...
Read More
Video: How to Repair Chinking on Your Log Home
Posted on |
Log Home Stains
| Weatherall Company, Inc.
Learn how to effectively repair your chinking when it separates from the logs in your log cabin.
How to Choose the Right Stain for Your Log Home: 5 Factors to Consider
Posted on |
Log Home Stains
| Weatherall Company, Inc.
Here are five factors that will help you confidently choose the right type of stain for your log home cabin so you can get the look and durability you want.
How to Measure the Moisture Content of Your Wood
Posted on |
Log Homes
| Weatherall Company, Inc.
Cleaning the logs of your cabin is always the first step before staining, treating or chinking your log cabin. Once the logs are clean, measuring the moisture content of the wood is the next important step before you apply your stain or treatment.
Read More
Proper Chinking Application
Posted on |
Log Home Chinking
| Weatherall Company, Inc.
Your log home is full of charm and character, but if the upkeep and periodic maintenance is not properly managed, the charm and character can quickly turn into an overwhelming burden. One of the key elements in minimizing this burden is the proper choice and application of the log home chinking.
How to Seal Around a Window in Your Log Cabin
Posted on |
Log Home Caulking
| Jim McCain
The area around a window is often not properly prepared or sealed with caulking or chinking. Many homeowners leave large gaps in the logs, giving water and insects an easy entrance into your log ho...
Read More
Should You Chink or Stain Your Logs First?
Posted on |
Log Home Chinking
Log Home Stains
| Weatherall Company, Inc.
In most cases, staining should come first. It alleviates the problems of discoloring the chinking when stain is applied after the chinking is installed.
Water based stain provides a better bond to ...
Read More
