Experience You Can Trust
Log Home Repair and Restoration Services is a Family Business founded by David Groves. David is a licensed Contractor in several states and is considered an expert in Log Home Construction, Maintenance and Repair. David has worked on log structures throughout the United States and traveled internationally in his field of expertise. He has frequently been called upon as an expert witness in court cases involving log home construction. He has also worked for the United States Government at Cherry Point, North Carolina and Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
In 1999 David saw that there was a need for quality professionals in the maintenance and repair of log homes. Consequently he founded the company Log Home Repair and Restoration Services and was asked to film a five part series called How to Build a Log Cabin for DIY TV,
David’s wife Terri is also a licensed contractor in several states. Having spent many years in the marketing and sales of log homes, Terri strives to provide personalized customer service. Terri has been a certified log grader and has her certificate as a level one building inspector. She currently holds seminars and offers training to the log home industry. Together David and Terri founded Log and Timber Home Builders to offer quality constructed homes at an affordable price. They also founded The Log Home Pros that offers many services to the log home buyer and industry such as training and consulting.
Experience You Can Trust
Our Services
Log Repair / Restoration
Log Home Repair and Restoration Services specializes in cosmetic repairs and engineered structural replacements in all types of log and timber homes.
chinking and caulking
Log home builders and homeowners continue to face the challenge of preventing water and air infiltration.
Stains And Finishes
We feel the importance of applying quality log home finishes to your investment cannot be emphasized strongly enough.
Cob-Blasting and Sanding
Cleaning with light power washing ( below 500 PSI) is often recommended for cleaning your log home or if your home needs a maintenance coat or additional coats of your current stain.
Maintenance
Log Home Repair and Restoration Services offer a selection of maintenance plans to fit your budget.
New Construction, Remodeling, Additions
Log Home Repair and Restoration Services offers decades of experience in the construction of log and timber frame homes.
10 Tips for Maintaining your Log Cabin Home
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Design! Design! Design! Roof overhangs are a necessary part of protecting your log home. Overhangs should be a minimum of 24” in width.
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Install a termite shield and treat the soil for termites when constructing the foundation of the home.
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Install vapor barriers and vent the foundation properly to eliminate moisture.
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Preserve your logs with a quality log home finish. Log homes have special finishing requirements that are not necessarily the same requirements as found on structures build with standard sawn lumber.
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Evaluate your design and incorporate a system to divert water from general precipitation in the form of snow, mist or rain. Correct any area where rainwater stands or splashes directly on the log or any wood surface.
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Pay attention to the humidity factor in your area. You may need to take additional steps to protect your home from decay and fungus. A borate treatment or a finish addictive such as a mildecide will protect the wood form molds and mildew.
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Grade around the log home to divert water and soil from touching the logs. Do not plant shrubs and other vegetation too close to the log wall surface.
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Do not stack firewood or other lumber next to your home.
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Perform yearly maintenance checks or hire a professional to implement a maintenance program. Check for water leaks, signs of insect infestation and finish failure.
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Keep a journal on the maintenance of your log home. Keep records and dates of the products applied, the warranties and the contractors who have worked on your home. Keep notes of your observations.
Contact Info
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PO Box 560 Red Oak NC 27856
833-564-7372
PO Box 3 McAlpin FL 32626
386-219-4609 FL - info@loghomerepair.com