{"id":21214,"date":"2025-01-09T02:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=21214"},"modified":"2026-04-16T01:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:26:04","slug":"log-home-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/log-home-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Log Home Maintenance: 7 Tips To Give Your Beloved Cabin Much-Needed TLC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scandinavian settlers built the first log homes in the 17th century<\/a>, and today, these homes dot the landscape from New England to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. But whether your log home has a lengthy history or was built relatively new, it won\u2019t last long without meticulous TLC.<\/p>\n

\u201cA common misconception of log homebuyers is that log homes are impervious to the elements and are built to last forever with little maintenance,\u201d writes Wayne Bell<\/a>, owner of Log Home Care in Springboro, Ohio, and whose business provides maintenance to hundreds of log homes across various states each year.<\/p>\n

While all homes need upkeep<\/a>, log home maintenance goes beyond what you might encounter taking care of a home in the city or suburbs. A log home\u2019s greatest enemies? Moisture, sun exposure, extreme temperatures, insects, and microorganisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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To protect your log home from various threats and keep it strong and beautiful year-round, here are a few tips to practice:<\/p>\n

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1. Inspect your log home once a year<\/h2>\n

A log home needs a visual inspection at least once a year, notes Kathy Murdock<\/a> of Perma-Chink Systems, Inc.<\/a>, a manufacturer of log home cleaners, sealers, stains and finishes since 1981.<\/p>\n

The sun\u2019s UV rays break down the lignin in wood cells, weakening the fibers and causing cracks and weathering. You\u2019ll want to check for signs of drying wood, aging, and any pests that might want to make your home a snug hideaway.<\/p>\n

Watch out for these:<\/p>\n