If you own a log home, are building or buying one, you NEED to read this book. Knowing what damage can occur from seemingly insignificant design choices can save maintenance headaches later. What's the best surface finish? How can chinking and caulking result in rot? Should you sandblast the logs? What about those persistent insects determined to share your living quarters? There are great photos, in field guide style, to identify pests and problem. Remedies, advice, detailed instructions and explanations are clearly written. You'll be surprised how much damage can occur quite quickly if your log home is poorly designed and improperly maintained. Read LOG HOME MAINTENANCE GUIDE, by Gary Schroeder, before you contractor, archeitect, or realtor. B2450 $24.95 175 pages.
