Residential Services
Staining | Refinishes and Maintenance | Chinking | Caulking | Restoration | Interior Wood Finishes
Interior Painting | Exterior Painting | Masonry Cleaning & Sealing | Log Rot Repair | Log Home Design Consultation
Blower Door Testing - Air Infiltration Audit
Residential Services
Our emphasis since 2001 has been mostly residential projects. It has been a pleasure to still work with many clients year after year to maintain and care for their homes. Many of the homes we still maintain have changed hands 3-4 times and we still treat these homes, guest houses, and barns as if they were the first owner. These relationships are priceless and we look forward to more of them.
Chinking
Chinking is the material used to seal log and timber style homes. Though it serves the purpose of keeping the cold and the bugs out, it can be aesthetically pleasing also. Chinking can also serve as a great option to join two building materials. That could be logs, timber, masonry, drywall, tile, and more. Today’s latex formula allows the versatility. Our crew are all trained in the same manner with quality and cleanliness in mind with all of our applications.
Caulking
Most everyone knows that caulk is used in all painting practices. However, quality of the caulk manufacturer and the hands that apply it contribute to the success and longevity of the product. Too often we see caulking completed without the use of backer rod or very sloppy on the substrate being applied to. It should not a be a repeated process for your structure unless it is exposed to a great deal of weather.
Staining
There are a number of facets to staining. It is extremely important to have the right crew providing this service and knowledge of the many products in the market. Oil based, water based, transparent, semi-transparent, back brushing, top coats, etc. and many other characteristics and application methods have to be known for a successful application and durability. We have had the opportunity to work with many stains and know what works. The same knowledge needs to be known for interior staining also.
Restoration
It has been a great joy to restore log cabins that are decades, and even 100 years, old. Bringing these structures back to life and preserving them for years to come is a true pleasure.
Refinishes & Maintenance
Refinishes typically falls into a structure built in the last 15-30 years. Unfortunately some homeowners have left the structure to the elements. We can strip the old stain, or coating, down to bare wood and apply 21st century products. Not all structures have to be stripped, but the right product has to be applied for compatibility. Knowledge of products is crucial. Chinking or caulking can also be refreshed or completed more professionally with a “skin over”.
Log Home Design Consultation
Some clients have approached us to consult a proper build of log and timber homes. A desire of what a logical approach to decrease the maintenance are the typical questions.
Interior Wood Finishes
Interiors finishes are quite different from the exteriors. Some products are can be used on both, however, considerations need to be made as to what the final look will be. What will be easier to clean, is a rustic look desired, or how many coats need to be applied for the life of the home. We can also alter the color of interior wood without stripping.
Interior Painting
We have all seen an interior paint job that does not look great. Cleanliness, process, and products are very important in painting interiors. After all, it is what we see every day in our homes and businesses. It should be completed with the utmost quality in mind.
Log Rot Repair
Unfortunately, sometimes logs are too far gone for a standard refinish. We have methods of rebuilding the log utilizing advanced products and wood. This process can be applied to log and timber structures, as well as a conventional build requiring paint.
Exterior Painting
Much like interior painting, there are many exterior paint jobs out there with more to be desired. Caulking is extremely important to fight water and snow infiltration. Our log chinking experience sets us in a superior position above the typical painting outfit. Exterior paint product choice is invaluable to achieve durability. And not all projects can be sprayed!
Masonry Cleaning & Sealing
Both interior and exterior masonry needs attention. Flagstone needs regular cleaning and resealing. Exterior flagstone can deteriorate quickly if it is not sealed. Interior flagstone also needs to be cleaned and resealed occasionally depending upon foot traffic.
Copper Log Caps
Copper log posts are extremely important to prevent the log or timer from deteriorating. Replacing log posts is not an easy task and can get costly. Capping these logs preserves them almost indefinitely.
Blower Door Testing - Air Infiltration Auditing
Log and timber style homes have long been known to leak air and provide cracks for insects to infiltrate the home. We can perform a blower door test and measure how much the structure is leaking. In addition, we can complete our inspections to locate the areas that may need additional caulking or chinking. The end results are a more energy efficient structure and pest free.
This service is available on any structure. It does not have to be log or timber.