| Top
of the log is rotted out, not visible from the ground.
This log needs T.L.C |
| On this Log Home the Butt ends of the
logs were damaged. The guttering failed, allowing
water to soak into the logs. Log replacement needed. |
| Log
replacement completed, from gutter damage. |
| Insects
behind trim waiting for summer heat to start eating
the Log Home. |
| Improperly
applied Chinking that has separated from the logs,
allowing water behind the logs where rot is setting
in. |
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Inspections
Pre-purchased log home Inspections
and consulting for buyer and seller
Log homes are
not your every day purchase or restoration project.
There are so many horror stories costing log home owners
thousands in repairs and log replacement. Many of these
homes had inspections done by a qualified home inspection
services, and that is where the problem begins.
It takes knowledge in
the construction of log homes, types of homes,
and how the logs are milled. Are they hand hewn, chinked
or sealed? The types of products that are on the home.
Where the home is located. What shape the logs are in.
Is there insect infestation?.
Unfortunately, the majority
of home inspectors are simply not qualified to inspect
your log home, and give you an accurate and reliable
analysis of the unique nature of a log home.
Uninformed
log home buyers have made Drastic errors that end up
costing them thousands of dollars.
- Pre-purchase
- Checklist
- Gray
or faded logs
- Insect
infiltration
- Twisted
or separated logs
- Inside
stains
- Roof
line uneven
- Wood
shavings
- Door
or windows difficult to open
- Butt
end Rotted
- Chauking
or chinking falling out
- Log
damage
- Structural
damage
- Settling
problem
If
you notice any of the listed items or your home has
a problem, see our photos. You should seriously consider
an inspection by Log-Pro. We deal with log homes everyday.
Enter into your purchase
agreement with all the knowledge and information you
require to make your log home purchase a pleasant one.
If you are
the least bit concerned about log home inspections regarding
your potential purchase, call us for an inspection.
Call 1-800-767-9267 and
let us know your interest in our pre-purchase inspection
plan.
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