SERVICES
Here are services we offer to beautify and protect your log home:
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Media Blasting & Hand Grinding
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Log Preservative
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Staining
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Chinking or Energy Sealants
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Renovations & Window Installs
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Damage & Rot Repair
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Unofficial Inspections
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Selling Your Log Home
Media Blasting
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Hand Grinding
If the stain on your home is compromised, you may need to have the old finish removed in preparation for staining.
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Others try to sell only what they offer.
We offer both hand grinding & media blasting which sets us apart.
Every home is unique so we asses the best option to properly remove old finish or grey from logs. We look at the species, age, and condition of your logs to determine the process best suited for your home.
Log Preservative
We use a borate based solution that
is colorless, odorless, has a very low level of toxicity to people and pets. It should be applied to bare wood before staining. Borate is effective for preventing wood decay and insect damage (as seen in the image) to exterior wood members.
Borate application helps the control of termites, wood boring beetles, carpenter ants and wood decay fungi.
Staining
A breathable stain with UV inhibitors will need to be applied to protect and bring out the natural beauty of your log home. When starting fresh, we recommend using one of a number of time proven, long lasting Eco-friendly stains. At BC Log Finishers we work with you to determine the right product for your home.
We apply high quality, low VOC & Eco-Friendly Stains.
Eliminate air & water infiltration
Stops bugs & rodents
Save on heating bills
Stretch & stays flexible
Are your heating bills higher than they should be? Are you concerned about water infiltration or rodents and bugs?
At BC Log Finishers, we use flexible sealants between the logs to weatherproof and critter proof your log home.
You can choose between wide contrasting ‘chinking’ or a thin line of color matched ‘energy sealant’.
Your home may be beautiful but unfortunately not all log homes have been built to today's standards and methods. If not sealed properly some homes remain drafty and use much more energy to heat than they should. Some older homes even allow rain water to seep in and access for critters to enter. If you have any gaps between your logs they should be sealed up to create a dead air space and to eliminate a nesting environment for critters. Log home Chinking and Energy Sealants were created specifically to seal between the logs on milled or scribed log homes.
Renovations & Window Installs
Renovations to a log home should be done with care and precision. At BC Log Finishers, we have 35 years of hands on experience in constructing and restoring both stick frame and log homes. This gives us a leading edge on making updates and changes accurately and efficiency. There are issues specific to log homes that must be taken into consideration. For example, window, wall and cabinet installs or changes need to be done with the natural movement and settling of logs in mind. In many cases, sliding valances need to be created and screw jacks maintained.
Don't get just any contractor to finish your log home!
Damage & Rot Repair
At the first sign of a problem it is important to repair or replace any damaged or compromised logs and to fix the issue at hand. More often than not, a damaged log can be saved by using one of a number of creative techniques.
BC Log Finishers will save you time and money in the restoration process, and preserve the overall look and integrity of the home.
Inspections
In many cases one of our log experts can give you an unofficial inspection. Many homeowner use this service for peace of mind, future planning or in addition to a traditional inspection prior to selling a home.
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It is wise and necessary to periodically give your log home a homeowner inspection. See our inspection checklist page for more details. Although we provide "unofficial inspections" from a log home expert, we will advise you if a certified inspection is required.
Sell Your Log Home
In addition to having decades of log and timber home building and restoration experience,
Ben McCulloch is a licensed Real Estate Professional specializing in log and timber home sales.
If you are considering restoring your log home in preparation for selling, Ben at BCLF will provide professional advise that will increase your selling value and potential buyers.
Please connect BCLF to have a conversation.