Know where rot starts
Check the lowest courses, log ends at the corners, the wood under windows, and anywhere a deck or roof splashes water back onto the wall. Push a screwdriver in. Sound wood resists. Rotten wood gives.
Log home repair in Blue Ridge, Blairsville and across North Georgia.
Rotten logs replaced, log siding repaired, exteriors washed and stained. The company has been working on North Georgia homes since 1976.
What log home repair covers
Full-log cabins and framed homes with log siding fail in different ways. We work on both.
Available in Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Morganton, Cherry Log, Ellijay, Young Harris.
Have one of these on your list? Call 678-457-1849 or request a free estimate.
- Log and log-siding replacementSoft or failed sections cut out and replaced with matching profiles, then stained to blend.
- Rotten wood repairSills, window and door surrounds, posts, rails, fascia and trim. Anywhere water sat too long.
- Chemical wash and water sandingOld finish, mildew and gray weathered wood cleaned back so new stain can soak in.
- Staining and sealingLog walls, decks, rails and trim finished to shed water and hold their color. See painting and staining.
- Chimney chasesLog-sided chases take weather from every side and are a common place for rot.
- Porches, rails and stairsThe wood closest to the ground and the rain usually goes first. See decks and porches.
How to tell when a log home needs attention.
Watch how water behaves
Splash a wall with a hose. If the water beads and runs off, the finish is still working. If the wood darkens and soaks it up, it’s time to wash and restain.
Sunny walls go first
South and west faces take the most sun and usually need stain sooner than the shaded sides. Shaded walls have their own problem: mildew. A good maintenance plan treats each side of the house on its own schedule.
Common questions
Can you replace one rotten log without rebuilding the wall?
In most cases, yes. The bad section is cut out, the wood behind it is checked, and a matching piece goes in. We’ll tell you after a look whether yours is a patch or something bigger.
Do you work on log siding as well as full logs?
Yes. Many cabins here are framed houses with log siding, and several of the jobs in our project photos are exactly that.
How often does a log home need restaining?
It depends on the product, the sun exposure and how well the last coat was applied. Use the water test: when the wood stops shedding water, it’s due.
Do you wash the logs before staining?
Yes. We offer pressure washing with chemical wash and water sanding, which is what gets the surface ready to take stain evenly.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Mountain Area Recommended Contractors holds a State of Georgia business license and is fully insured. We’re also a member of the Home Builders Association of Georgia.
What areas do you cover?
Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Morganton, Cherry Log, the Ellijay area, Young Harris and the surrounding parts of North Georgia. If you’re close to any of those, call 678-457-1849 and ask.
Found a soft spot in your cabin?
Tell Greg what you’re working on and where the house is. Estimates are free.
- Call or send the formEither way it goes straight to Greg, the owner.
- Talk through the jobWhat’s wrong, what you want, and where the house is.
- Get a free estimateMost jobs need a look in person before a price means anything.