Log Home Preservatives

The second step in the restoration process is the application of preservatives, often called Borates. There are two choices when it comes to preservatives—the first is pure Borate, it is a chemical that we mix with water to spray onto the logs. It is toxic to many kinds of insects and fungi, but it is harmless to humans and pets. It has about the same level of toxicity to humans as table salt does. This is a product that can only be applied to bare wood, so it is necessary to have the surface media blasted prior to application. It will only achieve its purpose if it is applied to bare wood.

The second choice is a Glycol-Borate, which actually soaks deep into the log, killing all fungus and most insects that it comes in contact with. This is a more expensive and intensive treatment, but will work for life if the exterior finish of the logs is maintained.

While applying either of these products is not necessarily a difficult process, it is important to remember that a professional should be contracted to complete these steps for effectiveness. Summit Restoration LLC’s crews have the knowledge to mix the solutions precisely and professional equipment to apply the products for the highest effective results.

There are a variety of insects to protect your logs from; each one leaves a true sign that they are at work or have been working. Just to mention a couple – POWDER POST BEETLES – will bore a round hole into the logs. It will look like a normal hole but if you look closely you might see a small amount of wood residue, this tells you that the beetles are actively working. Then there are TERMITES – when they are working, leave what looks like saw dust in the area where they are working.

There are many other wood ingesting log insects to worry about which necessitates the importance of preparing your logs via media blasting, to apply the Borate Treatment properly, assisting in the elimination of insects inhabiting your log home.

If you are in the Colorado Area, particularly in Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Steamboat Springs, Telluride or surrounding area or perhaps you are in Arizona, New Mexico or Wyoming and you want a safe method of protecting your log home, preventing fungus, decay, log rot, destruction from insects such as Termites, Powder Post Beatles, House Borers and other wood destroying insects – don’t delay, call Summit Restoration, LLC today!

Summit Restoration LLC always considers the extra layer of protection as an option to prevent costly repairs of your log home in the future.