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I know it's hard to face the facts about rot repair, but it can't be ignored or it will turn into something much worse! Call 877-966-3476 for a free estimate!
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When you are facing a major repair on your precious log home, it can be a stressful situation. Trust the professionals at MM to help you through your problems and help you repair your home to its' original beauty and glory. Our processes and experience are unique to the industry. That's why we are the Northwest's #1 leading contractor in the maintenance, restoration, and repair of log and cedar homes. Ask our references, they will tell you..... Here are some of our projects, MM Craftsman are statewide fixing rotten logs and quite frankly, we love it! Each and every project is unique in some way, don't trust this sort of work to any average contractor.......
Prosser, WA Miller Home This handcrafted log home had a serious rot problem. The Miller's called MM Wood Restoration and Protection to solve their nightmare problem. Job completed in 3 weeks to their complete satisfaction, Next?
Purdy Residence
Ed and Janie Long Residence-Poulsbo, WA On this challenging project, We replaced 3 rotted logs in the upper section of the log wall. This rot was brought on by a bad roof design that allowed water to run down the log wall and interior to exterior log joint. We replaced the logs and found a solution to the problem that created the rot conditions in the first place.........
We are members of the NCHBA, the NAHB, and the BBB! Ellensburg, WA This project in Ellensburg really needed our attention. The home required a corn-cob blast, power sanding, log repairs, and custom staining!
Welcome to a place you probably wish you weren't! If you are here, chances are you've got a problem and want to know the right way to fix it. You've discovered rotted areas of your log home, insect infiltration, or moisture problems with rot! What do I do first? First, you must identify the problem areas and the extent of the damage, (remember that rot can hide nicely in areas you'd never expect and sometimes won't be found until the repairs begin to adjacent areas.) A simple way to check for rot is by tapping on the logs with a hammer and listen for hollow thuds or change of pitch to the low end. Usually you can get a pretty good idea of the extent of the rot. Identify any insect infiltrations, look for holes in your logs, piles of sawdust (frass) on the perimeter or on tops of the logs, or any other sign of insects (powder post beetles, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, ect) , now begin the road to repair and prevention. Now what do I do? Call us for a free estimate on the damage and we will discuss your options during our consultation! Every rot situation needs to be examined by a professional craftsman, like the one's here at MM, to determine the extent of the damage and the right techniques needed to repair the damage using the most advanced and cost effective processes. Our estimates are free! I still want to know my options! Okay, you want to know where you may end up, there are really only 3 methods of rot repair that are now being performed on a regular basis. First, the right way to fix any dry rot, insect infiltration, or moisture rot is to identify the section of log and replace the log with a new one (I know, a very expensive process, but truly the only way to make it perfect). Okay, on the types of repair that can be done for less cost....... One way to address hollow and rotted areas of logs is by drilling holes into the sections of the logs that have the voids and rotted areas and injecting them with a two- part rot repair product, these applications should be done by a professional for best results, but can be taken on by an experienced craftsman. The product is mixed and injected in a liquid form, penetrates and fills the voids of rot and hardens into a substance that is permanent and increases structural support of the previously rotted log. The holes are then plugged with custom made plugs from the same logs and blended for less visibility. There is no way to completely hide the sight of the plugs, especially when using a clear base finish. But the logs can be stabilized. This method is a blind method and there is no way to guarantee the rot will stop or that you got all the areas 100%, it really is a temporary fix until replacement is required. Call us toll free to order these products 877 966-3476. Next method requires cutting the face from the log, fixing the rotted area and filling with a wood repair product, and putting a new face on the log with new wood (this method is only effective when the rot is limited to the camber layer and is not center dry rot. This method is sometimes referred to as veneering, as to cut away sections of rot and replace with a "face" of new wood. This should be done by a professional for best results. Log repair can be an expensive fix brought on by neglect or faulty building methods. When repairing the damage you must consider the factors that caused the problems in the first place and remedy them. Only trust an experienced repair and restoration company like MM Wood Restoration and Protection to perform difficult tasks such as this. Estimates are free! Sometimes when you tackle a rot repair situation you discover that rot can be like cancer and be spread to other areas that could not be correctly identified prior to "getting in there". Therefore, we will fully identify the suspected repairs and give a hard estimate for those repairs, if additional rot is found the customer will be notified and the problem will be discussed prior to any additional repairs. When you hire us to repair your home, you can be guaranteed that you will be treated with respect, the work will be done to top specifications, and we will stand behind our work and products 100%, that's the way we do business. I know, the truth is hard to swallow when you are facing major rot repairs on your log home. We will help you repair your home and give you the right advice for the ongoing care and maintenance of your log home. You can rely on MM Wood Restoration & Protection to repair your home to it's original glory.
A word on our Carpenters MM Wood Restoration Carpenters are the top in their industry, we are capable of any repairs to log homes, rot repairs and replacements, window and door installations, log post installations, log accents, handcrafting logs is our specialty! Call our references to discuss with them our professionalism, on time schedule, and hard work ethic! We guarantee that our work will surpass any other contractor, why can we say that? Because we prove it every day, 40 hours a week, year around! Call us now to get on our schedule! Building Design and Location The first major consideration is the
selection of the building site. Locate the log home on a site where
rain water will drain away from the structure on all four sides. If
this is not possible, crown the area where the house is built, and
alter natural drainage by using swales, retaining walls, or ditches of
subsurface drain tiles before you begin construction. If water is
allowed to accumulate under a log home, decay could develop quite
rapidly. Earth/wood contact greatly enhances
chances of colonization by termites and decay fungi. As a consequence,
it is recommended that the foundation wall be constructed in such a
manner that there be ample distance between the logs and earth. It
should also be high enough to prevent rain water from splashing on the
logs. One of the most effective features to be
built into a log home are a wide roof overhang and gutters because they
help combat decay in walls and foundations, and around doors and
windows. Wider overhangs are particularly
desirable in areas of high rainfall. Minimum projections of not less
than 18 inches (preferably 24) for one story and 24 inches (preferably
36) for two stories are recommended. Roof-supporting members of logs or
of sawn lumber should not project beyond the eaves. If they do, they
will become easily wetted and susceptible to decay. As your home is being constructed, make
certain that the attic and crawl space areas are adequately vented to
prevent the accumulation of moisture within the living space. The soil
in crawl spaces should be covered with polyethylene to reduce the
relative humidity of the air in sub-floor spaces. Lastly, when landscaping the home, keep
shrubs and plants proper distance from the house. They're an ideal
source for moisture and insects. Bottom Line: The Best Protection Against Fungi and Insects Is To Keep the Log Walls Treated With Lovitt's Natural Gold and Kept Dry As Possible! I want
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