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Log Restoration & Maintenance Services

Sawtooth Wood Products provides a full range of log home maintenance services. From the restoration of historical log structures to the scheduled maintenance of newer log homes, we offer the full spectrum of log home restoration and maintenance services. These services may include replacement of rotted logs, reinforcement of rotted logs with epoxies, preservation of logs with Impel Rods and Penetreat, removal of old finishes, elimination of air infiltration and bug problems with caulking and chinking. We also apply high quality log finishes to refurbish and protect your log home. As illustrated in the photos below, without proper care and maintenance of your logs, deterioration can result. An annual home inspection by our team can keep your log home healthy and beautiful.

Log Tail Restoration
The rotted portion of the lower log tail has been replaced with new wood. Impel Rods were installed in the log and then coated with Transformation Log Stain.
Corner Log Restoration
When logs have deteriorated badly, replacing the log is often the best approach
Rotted Logs on Cabin
When structural logs are replaced, the wall is held up with temporary supports while new logs are installed.
Supports on Cabin Wall
New logs replace the rotted logs. The remaining dark colored logs were still sound enough to be saved. They were cleaned, treated with Penetreat and Impel Rods then stained with Transformation Log Stain.
Replace Rotted Logs
Snow sliding from the roof and accumulating around the lower log courses is a major cause of log rotting.
Replacement of Rotted Logs
Rotted Base on Log Post
Water and snow accumulated around this log post. The rot was hidden beneath the decking where the warmth and high humidity were great conditions for rot causing fungi to thrive.
Temporary Support During Restoration
The log we used to replace the post was separated from the concrete pad with a vapor barrier and pressure treated wood. Impel Rods were then installed around the base of the new post.
Base of Rotted Post
Proper building techniques, Impel preservative rods and a regular maintenance schedule could have prevented this.
Balcony Log Tails
Detected in time, the rot in the ends of these logs was stopped. Liquid Wood, Penetreat, Impel Rods, a good stain and regular mantenance will give this balcony a long life.
Exposed Balcony Logs
We were able to save this log using Liquid Wood and Wood Epox.
Exposed Wood With Proper Stain Protection
Cob Blasting Logs
Removing old stain is often accomplished by blasting with corn cob media or a glass media.
Snow Piling up against the cabin has caused the logs to rot.
The rotten logs have been replaced with new materials.
Logs are then stained to match the rest of the cabin.