They may be small, but in this case their bite is much worse than their bark. Termites, wood-boring beetles, and other insects can wreak havoc on log homes if they are not properly maintained. Not only unattractive, but pest damage can affect the structural integrity of the home. Our experienced team of wood care experts will identify and resolve these issues.
1. Identify and remediate existing problems and conditions regarding insect and rot damage
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Swiss-cheese termite damage
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Pest damage and wood rot
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Insect destruction
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Damaged log
2. Provide preventative solutions to keep your wood protected from years to come from both insect and rot damage
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Termites made quick work of this log
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Cross-section of termite damage
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Removing damaged wood
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Full-cavity void by termites
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Cross-section of previously damaged log
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Restored log, pre-staining
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Fully-restored log, before staining
3. Replace void with compound
We can sometimes fill voids with wood epoxy compounds that, once hardened, returns the wood to its pre-damaged appearance and integrity. With artisan-quality detail, we contour the compound to give the appearance of real wood.