Quick Tip

If your log home has a deck, you have a potential mildew and rot problem waiting to happen. Water running off the roof and splashing back onto the logs can cause some major damage in a relatively short period of time if not addressed. The best solution would be to put a roof over the deck to keep the water away from the wood altogether. The next best thing is to keep a close eye on the logs and keep any mildew cleaned off. Also, make sure a good finish is applied and more importantly maintained. The wood must be kept dry and protected.  It is much easier to brush some stain on the wood as needed rather than having the expense of replacing logs.