No one likes to go looking for trouble. But avoiding trouble is as simple as early detection and preventative maintenance. It's important to look for signs of rot around your home.
Take a hammer and walk the length of your logs, tapping on them. What you are looking for is a a hollow tone. If you don't hear it, that's good news. A hollow or low tone can indicate rot is present. Make sure to inspect under windows, on the log ends, especially if they stick out past the overhangs of the house. Water running over log ends has a cascading effect and can create problems for the entire corner of a home. Look for hollow spots forming on your log ends as a sign of rot.
What should you do if you have suspect areas? Mark off the suspect areas of the logs by marking them with masking tape so you'll remember where they are, and so that we can see them. Measure the length of the area you believe to be effected. Take photos, and email them to me.
You will also need to look for grey wood, active insect holes, and areas that are soft to the touch. Places growing heavy amounts of algae, or fungus are also important, and need to be taken care of promptly.
If you have concerns about the corners of your home, we can also install impel rods, to help inhibit fungus growth.
To discuss your home and wood issues please contact me at 479-363-1193 or email me at: steve@ozarkwoodcare.com
We look forward to caring for your home!
Take a hammer and walk the length of your logs, tapping on them. What you are looking for is a a hollow tone. If you don't hear it, that's good news. A hollow or low tone can indicate rot is present. Make sure to inspect under windows, on the log ends, especially if they stick out past the overhangs of the house. Water running over log ends has a cascading effect and can create problems for the entire corner of a home. Look for hollow spots forming on your log ends as a sign of rot.What should you do if you have suspect areas? Mark off the suspect areas of the logs by marking them with masking tape so you'll remember where they are, and so that we can see them. Measure the length of the area you believe to be effected. Take photos, and email them to me.
You will also need to look for grey wood, active insect holes, and areas that are soft to the touch. Places growing heavy amounts of algae, or fungus are also important, and need to be taken care of promptly.
If you have concerns about the corners of your home, we can also install impel rods, to help inhibit fungus growth.
To discuss your home and wood issues please contact me at 479-363-1193 or email me at: steve@ozarkwoodcare.com
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