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The same questions we answer on the phone every day — staining windows, gap sealing, profile numbers, cabin kits — written down, season by season.
Full logs, log siding, posts and beams — what each one is for, how to choose profiles, and how to order the right amounts for a log build or addition.
renovatingHow to assess log damage, match replacement profiles, and sequence a log home renovation — from rot repair to refinishing.
maintainingWhat to inspect, clean, seal and stain on a log home in spring, summer, fall and winter — the maintenance calendar that keeps small jobs from becoming big ones.
cabinsWhat's actually in a log cabin kit, how freight delivery works, what you build vs. what you hire out, and how long it really takes.
Temperature, moisture and timing rules for staining a log home — plus the simple water test that tells you whether your walls are ready.
maintaining · fallStop air and water leaks in log walls: when to use caulk vs. chinking, why backer rod goes in first, and how to size the bead.
building · allLogHomeMart's log profiles in plain English — round, D-profile, double tongue & groove and beveled square — with cross-sections and where each is used.
finishing · allCalculate tongue & groove board counts for walls and ceilings: coverage face, waste allowance, and worked examples — or let the calculator do it.
finishing · summerHow far apart railing posts go, the 4-inch sphere rule for spindles, and how to count parts for a deck or loft log railing.
maintaining · fallA fall walk-around checklist for log homes: gap sealing, gutter and grade checks, snow-line protection and the last good staining window.
renovating · summerHow to take gray, weathered or failing log walls back to clean wood: cleaners vs. strippers vs. brighteners, and when media blasting earns its cost.
maintaining · allCaulk and chinking both seal log joints — but they look different, move differently and suit different homes. How to choose, with product examples.
maintaining · springAnnual log home washing: why dirt shortens stain life, what to use instead of a pressure washer, and the 30-minute spring wash-down routine.
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