Colorado sun, snow, and dry air are hard on logs. Tanka Services restores and protects log homes — from full stain-and-chink restorations to targeted log end and rot repair — with professional-grade products and careful prep.
Tell us what your home needs. We'll follow up to schedule an on-site assessment and send you an itemized written proposal.
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Penetrating, breathable stain and clear topcoats that protect against UV and moisture while bringing out the natural grain of your logs.
New chinking and patch repair to seal gaps between logs — keeping out drafts, water, and insects, with backer rod and mesh where needed.
Log ends soak up moisture fastest. We seal and repair them to stop checking and decay before it spreads into the wall.
Thorough cleaning to remove dirt, mildew, and failing finish so new coatings bond properly and last longer.
Media-free surface prep that strips old finish and weathered gray wood, revealing clean, fresh log surfaces ready for stain.
Structural wood epoxy consolidates and rebuilds soft or damaged sections — often saving logs that would otherwise need replacement.
One full-house restoration, start to finish: the weathered original finish, logs sanded back to clean wood, and the final stain.
Worn, faded finish
Sanded to clean, bare wood
New stain, protected logs
Intense sun at elevation breaks down stain fast — especially on south- and west-facing walls — leaving logs gray, dry, and exposed.
Water that gets past failing finish or cracked chinking freezes and expands, opening checks and inviting rot.
Logs expand and contract daily. Chinking and sealants must stay flexible, and log ends need dedicated protection.
This is all we do. We understand how logs move, weather, and fail — and what it takes to keep them sound.
We recommend what your home actually needs, separate optional work clearly, and never change scope without your approval.
A finish is only as good as the surface under it. We don't cut corners on washing, sanding, and repair.
Proper maintenance protects one of your biggest investments and saves costly log replacement down the road.
Logs move, check, and weather in ways framed houses don't. Sun, snow, and dry Colorado air break down finishes fast — and once water gets past a failing stain or cracked chinking, rot follows.
Tanka Services focuses only on log homes. We assess what your home actually needs, explain your options clearly, and give you a detailed written proposal before any work begins.
We regularly travel for log home projects. Reach out and we'll let you know if we can help.
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It depends on sun exposure, product, and how well the last coat was applied. South- and west-facing walls in Colorado wear fastest. A good rule: if water no longer beads on the logs or the color looks faded and gray, it's time for an assessment.
Chinking is a wide, flexible sealant that fills the joints between logs, typically on homes with larger gaps. Caulking is used for narrower checks and joints. Both keep out air, water, and insects — we'll recommend what fits your home's construction.
Often, yes. Depending on the extent of the damage, wood epoxy repair can consolidate and rebuild rotted sections without full log replacement. We'll assess and explain your options during the site visit.
Log ends expose the wood's end grain, which absorbs moisture much faster than the sides. A dedicated end sealer slows moisture uptake and reduces checking and decay.
Our standard schedule is 50% due at project start and 50% on completion. Pricing in your proposal includes labor, materials, and typical waste disposal unless otherwise noted.
We work along Colorado's Front Range and surrounding mountain communities. If you're not sure whether you're in our area, just ask.
Free on-site assessment · Itemized written proposal · No scope changes without your approval