Cabin Care: Log Home Maintenance to Protect & Enhance Your House
The natural look of the wooden siding has an awe-inspiring quality that no other material can match. However, log home maintenance is necessary to protect that beauty.
The Cabin Care team, a division of Gingrich Builders, is dedicated to providing hands-on log cabin maintenance services and supplying the products you need to do it yourself. We also launched an annual maintenance program for routine check ups.
Keep reading to see everything we can do or reach out now to ask us any questions!
Log Cabin Restoration and Maintenance Since 1974
Log Home Repair & Renovations
Think your log home can’t look as good (or even better) than the day it was built? With Cabin Care’s log home maintenance and renovation services – it can! Get inspired by the additions, repairs and renovations we’ve completed and get a quote for your idea today.
Maintenance Materials for Sale
Find the professional-grade log materials you need to tackle log home maintenance yourself. Get equipped with the very same stains, coating and chinking that our team of experts use in our log cabin care duties! Choose to pick up at our Lancaster, PA showroom or order nationwide shipping.
Don’t Know Where to Start?
Not sure where to begin when it comes to caring for your log home? Our helpful blog provides essential information that both rookies and seasoned pros can count on. Learn about all the solutions for common log home specific problems like cracked logs, rot, mold, and more! Get started here!
Annual Log Home Maintenance Program
This is a new annual service we offer that provides preventive maintenance and enable our cabin care specialists to spot issues before they become big problems. Tier 1 is designed for homeowners seeking essential, annual preventive care to safeguard their log home investment, while Tier 2 is crafted for homeowners who require deeper care and proactive protection to maximize the lifespan of their home’s stain and structure.
View Tier 1: Basic ▼
Annual Visual Inspection: Evaluate the property for signs of rot, water damage, insect activity, UV exposure, and failed sealants; verify landscaping is properly cleared from the home.
Full Home Washing: Provide cleaning to eliminate embedded dirt, algae, and mildew.
Minor Caulking & Sealant Touch-Ups: Repair open gaps, cracks, and exposed sealant joints with minor repairs.
Drainage Inspection: Confirm that water is being properly directed away from the structure; inspect downspouts, elbows, and gutters (note: gutter cleaning is excluded.)
Detailed Maintenance Report: Record all findings, completed work, and recommendations for future care.
View Tier 2: Enhanced ▼
Includes all features of the Tier 1 Plan, plus:
Seasonal Preventative Insect Treatment: Surface application of solutions to deter wood destroying insects; does not provide long-term deterrence.
Discount on Major Restoration Services: Receive preferred pricing on blasting, full re-staining, and major repairs.
Personalized Maintenance Schedule: Develop a tailored plan based on home age, location, and stain system.
Log Cabin Care FAQs
Are log homes high maintenance? ▼
Log homes do not need to be high maintenance if you follow a few simple steps: 1) Hire a reputable exterminator to treat the house twice a year. 2) Make sure your landscaping is not too close to the side of the home. 3) Check that your gutters and downspouts are in good working condition. 4) Once a year do a visual inspection of the exterior for areas that may need to be re-caulked or touched up.
How do you clean and maintain a log cabin? ▼
Proper log cabin care starts with gently cleaning the exterior using a log-safe cleaner to remove dirt, mildew, and buildup. After cleaning, inspect the logs for cracks, rot, or damaged chinking, and address any problem areas right away. Ongoing log home maintenance also includes sealing, staining, and protecting the wood from moisture and UV exposure.</p
How often should a log cabin be stained or sealed? ▼
Most log cabins should be stained or sealed every 3 to 5 years, depending on sun exposure, weather conditions, and the type of products used. Regular staining is a critical part of cabin care because it protects the wood from moisture, fading, and deterioration. Homes exposed to harsh sunlight or heavy weather may require more frequent log home maintenance.
What are the signs your log home needs repair or restoration? ▼
Common signs your log cabin needs repair include visible cracks, soft or rotting wood, mold or mildew growth, and faded or peeling stain. Drafts, water intrusion, or gaps in the chinking are also indicators that cabin care has been delayed. Addressing these issues early with proper log home maintenance can prevent more extensive restoration work later.
Can I maintain my log cabin myself? ▼
Yes, many aspects of log cabin maintenance can be handled by homeowners, especially routine cleaning and inspections. However, larger repairs, sealing, or full restoration projects often require professional cabin care services to ensure long-lasting results. Using the right products and techniques is essential to protect your log home properly.
What products are best for log cabin maintenance? ▼
The best log cabin maintenance products include high-quality stains, sealants, cleaners, and chinking materials specifically designed for wood surfaces. Professional-grade products, like those used by experienced cabin care teams, provide better protection against moisture, UV damage, and wear. Choosing the right log home maintenance products helps extend the life and beauty of your cabin.
Do you offer log cabin maintenance services near me? ▼
Yes, we provide professional log cabin maintenance services for homeowners throughout our service area, with product shipping available nationwide. Whether you need hands-on cabin care or expert-recommended materials for a DIY project, our team is here to help. Contact us to learn more about log home maintenance services in your area.
High Quality Log Cabin Care Products
Our Cabin Care log cabin maintenance crews are highly experienced and very skilled. However, they also benefit from using the best log home products in the business. Our teams are equipped with the Sashco product line – which is specifically designed and optimized for use on wood. Of course, if you want to tackle your own maintenance, you can use these top-of-the-line log cabin products.
Who is Cabin Care Meant For?
Cabin Care was created as a way to assist log homeowners with the special challenges that come with this unique type of home. Whether it’s the maintenance that prevents problems, addressing an outbreak of mold or supplying you with the expert-trusted log cabin products – that’s cabin care! In short, Cabin Care is for everyone with a log home. View our maintenance resources now!
Care for Your Cabin with Gingrich
While Cabin Care is focused on log cabin maintenance and log home products, Gingrich Builders is dedicated to crafting gorgeous log homes from the ground up. So, if you don’t have you dream log cabin retreat yet, we’d love to talk with you. Plus, you’ll know already exactly who to trust for all of your log home care needs. See our most popular floor plans to get started or contact us to learn more!