| Log cabins make beautiful home extensions. These | | | | Doors and windows are other parts of the cabins |
| are constructed for purposes of becoming vacation | | | | that need to be checked closely for improper settling. |
| or permanent houses. Although they may look pricey, | | | | When doors and windows do not close properly, |
| they are actually cost effective and very functional. | | | | they may have to be reworked or replaced including |
| As a matter of fact, they are one of the fastest | | | | the jambs. It is possible that that the cabin has |
| growing home types in the real state construction | | | | settled on doors and windows. |
| business. | | | | Inside the cabin, special attention should be given to |
| Log cabins come in different shapes and sizes | | | | stains and water infiltrations. The most likely places |
| depending on the needs and desires of the owner | | | | that will be affected by water infiltrations are support |
| and the space available. They are easily constructed | | | | beams that run through the wall. Water can seep into |
| because they come in uniformed panels, thus | | | | walls if these support beams are not tightly sealed. |
| eliminating high labor cost. Different cabins have | | | | This can easily lead to rot and insect infestation. |
| different features. Owners have the liberty to design | | | | The ice pick is the handiest tool for determining the |
| and install amenities in their cabins as they their want. | | | | extent of damage. Mantels and fireplaces should be |
| Some put insulators if log cabins are built in warm | | | | checked. There is always the chance for leaks to |
| areas. Cabins also have built-in electrical and water | | | | occur especially since it is natural for logs to move |
| systems. | | | | due to pressure. Inside corners should be checked |
| Due to the wood material, log cabins need to be | | | | for drafts where cool and heat can escape. There |
| maintained in order to keep the wood from decaying | | | | are hardly any perfect corners especially when no |
| prematurely and to maximize their service. Here are | | | | appropriate tools are available. Thus, old cabins are |
| some tips on how to care for your log cabins and | | | | often affected by corner leaks problems. |
| keep their beauty for a long time. | | | | People always have the urge to start in the interior |
| First thing that must be dealt are mold and mildew | | | | first which is natural since they spend more time |
| that settle on the wood panels of the cabin. This will | | | | inside. However, one must bear in mind that the |
| keep them from spreading and wrecking havoc on | | | | weather has a lot to do with what job should be |
| the rest of the structure. | | | | given priority. While the weather is fine, the exterior |
| In case of homes with two storeys, the collar tiles, | | | | must be prioritized. The interior can wait. After all, it is |
| roof structures and the upper potions of cabins | | | | a place where one can work under any kind of |
| should be inspected. Log cabins built during the 1900's | | | | weather condition. |
| were susceptible to structural weaknesses since collar | | | | The kind of cleaning to be done will naturally depend |
| ties during that time were cut short. The constant | | | | on the condition of the cabin. The best place to start |
| pressure of the roof on these collar tiles often | | | | is the exterior portion. Pressure cleaner utilizing water |
| resulted to three or four logs pushed out. The roof | | | | mixed with oxalic acid can do a credible job, but |
| should also be checked for swags and other | | | | before blasting away it is recommended that all |
| damaging manifestations like influx of termites or | | | | molds and mildew should be removed first. There |
| other harmful insects. Older cabins often display this | | | | might be rotten logs and woods that might give way, |
| problem and in severe cases, the whole roof should | | | | drenching the inside of the cabin. |
| be replaced. | | | | |