| More than a million 19th century log
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| | coverage.
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| homes built in the United States are
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| | Extra Protection From Wind
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| still standing today. Many of these older
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| | As mentioned earlier, wind is not a
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| log homes are still being used as primary
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| | concern in terms of penetrating into the
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| residences. So long as you take the
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| | interior of your log home. But, it can
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| appropriate measures to protect your log
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| | accelerate the drying and cracking of
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| home from weather and moisture, you'll
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| | wood, chinking and caulk. The wind has an
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| ensure its longevity- its beauty and
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| | abrasive effect on the wood when dirt and
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| charm.
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| | sand particles are pounding against the
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| Log homes are generally designed to keep
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| | surface throughout the year. If you are
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| the rain and wind from entering, as the
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| | building a log home, consider positioning
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| log themselves are shaped and fitted to
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| | the home on the lot in such a way, so as
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| minimize air and water filtration. They
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| | to avoid windy conditions. Another
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| feature different horizontal interfaces,
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| | consideration is to again, plant trees on
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| where the bottom of one log is curved to
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| | the south and west side of your log home.
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| fit the curve of the top of the log
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| | Dealing With Humidity
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| below it. This is the intricate
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| | Damp, dark corners, under decks, and
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| tongue-and-groove profile in most log
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| | naturally humid parts of the country
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| homes. Today's manufacturers may also
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| | have an accumulating effect on log
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| prescribe the use of flexible sealing
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| | walls. Fungus thrives in these damp and
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| materials, such as foam compression
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| | dark places, and will feed off the
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| gaskets, adhesives and splines. These
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| | wood's cellulose, causing a break down in
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| serve to reinforce the seal between the
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| | the wood. To deal with humidity, creating
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| logs. Caulk is also a mainstay these
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| | a buffer zone between the humid air and
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| days, and preferably one that will adhere
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| | your home is recommended. Consider stone
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| to both log surfaces as the logs move
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| | or brick for part of your wall system.
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| while settling. All these building
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| | When placing bushes and plants, ensure
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| components resist the infiltration of
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| | they are 3-5 feet away from walls. You
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| outdoor elements.
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| | don't want anything that will trap
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| Of course, over years of outdoor
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| | moisture in.
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| exposure, the logs of any log home can
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| | Be Equipped For Rain and Snow
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| weaken and therefore need to be protected
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| | Precipitation is the worst enemy of the
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| to ensure their longevity. The objective
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| | log home. Cleaning, staining and
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| isn't to keep logs looking like new.
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| | sealing are a must and need to be done on
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| That's impossible, and not to mention
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| | a regular basis, but there are also some
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| undesirable. Aging wood, brings out the
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| | preventative measures that can help beat
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| distinctive, rustic character of the
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| | the battle. Properly working gutters and,
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| logs. The aim is to keep the wood dry.
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| | again, deep overhangs will help decks and
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| Fortunately there are proven ways to
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| | sidewalks drain away from the home.
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| treat and protect wood and you can even
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| | Search for other places where moisture
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| color your abode with stains made
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| | can be trapped (windows, gas tanks,
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| especially for log homes.
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| | window boxes) and then create an
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| Protect Your Log Cabin From UV Rays
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| | airspace for circulation.
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| The sun's ultraviolet radiation can
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| | Log homes that are designed for
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| cause cellular damage on the surface of
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| | protection from the weather, actually
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| wood. If these damaged wood cells are
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| | require less care than homes that do not
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| not removed, they become a food source
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| | take advantage of this protection.
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| for micro fungi. As the fungal growth
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| | Nevertheless, as mentioned, all exterior
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| progresses, the wood becomes darker and
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| | wood surfaces should be treated with a
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| eventually begins to rot. To diminish
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| | finish or coating that include water and
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| exposure to the sun, deep overhangs and
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| | ultraviolet protection.
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| porches can help shade the bulk of your
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| | Consider these extra measures of
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| home. Also planting trees on south and
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| | protection, and you'll enjoy your cozy
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| west side of home can offer needed
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| | log home throughout many moons.
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