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How to Restore Brick Exterior?

By truenorthrestoration1 | Mar 7, 2023 | Comments Off on How to Restore Brick Exterior?
How to Restore Brick Exterior

Restoring a brick exterior can enhance the appearance and value of your home. The first step in restoring a brick exterior is to clean it with a power washer or a mixture of water and detergent. Next, any damaged bricks need replacing, and cracks in the mortar should be filled with new mortar. If the…

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Chinking for Log Homes

By truenorthrestoration1 | Feb 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Chinking for Log Homes
Chinking for Log Homes

Log home chinking is a skill that most log home companies provide. Yet, it is easy to identify a good quality company from the rest. While chinking is an essential part of log home construction, it can also present several challenges for log home companies. Here are some of the difficulties a log home company…

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How Often to Stain a Log Home

By truenorthrestoration1 | Feb 15, 2023 | Comments Off on How Often to Stain a Log Home
how often to stain a log home

The timing of how often to stain a log home can vary. It depends on several factors such as the type of wood, the climate in the area, the quality of the stain, and the amount of exposure to sunlight and moisture. In general, most experts recommend staining a log home every 3-5 years. This…

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Are Log Homes Energy Efficient?

By truenorthrestoration1 | Feb 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Are Log Homes Energy Efficient?

Log homes can be energy efficient if they are designed well. The thickness of the logs provides a high level of insulation. This helps keep the interior of the home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Yet, it’s important to seal the gaps and joints between the logs to prevent air infiltration.…

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