We were called to this remote cabin after the owner noticed a small area of rot in two of the logs. Upon inspection, we discovered that the rot had penetrated approximately five inches into much of the surface of both 20-foot logs.

We stripped the rot out of the logs, prepared the surface to plumb, and installed custom slabbed fir replacements. The exposed sections of the original logs were treated with Canbor and numerous borate rods were installed to prevent further rot. We then affixed the new installations with GRKSS and sealed it with Log Jam cedar tone chinking.

As this emergency repair was completed in late autumn, conditions were less than ideal for allowing the new wood to dry thoroughly. The owner agreed to have the repaired logs protected with the same Dulux oil-based stain used on the rest of the home. We will return in 2027 to complete a full exterior cleaning and staining, at which time we can achieve a closer colour match between the original and replacement logs.

Coast Refuge