Log Rot Repair Before and After, Alberta

Log rot repair - before and after (before staining and chinking)
Log rot repair before and after (before staining and chinking)

A very serious log rot problem on this log home in Manitoba, had affected the majority of the logs on the lower portion of one corner of the home, all from a leaking down spout that had gone unrepaired for some time. How long the spout had been leaking was not determined but the log rot that had developed was severe.  

One thing was for sure. If we didn’t stop the rot and repair the log home, the damage would continue to spread and could eventually compromise the structural integrity of the entire corner, risking a partial collapse of the building.

Before Log Rot Repair

The damage can be clearly seen in the overhang. These logs need to be replaced.
And although not as obvious, a trained eye can clearly see the rot visible on the internal walls of the log home. 

Log Rot Repair Process

With new logs in place, the log home is now secure and strong. It will withstand the harsh Manitoba winter months and in the Spring, the fresh logs will be stained and chinked. 

Watch this space for updates!