Elbert County's ponderosa ridges and open ranch land are home to many rural log homes. Wind-driven rain, hail, and wide temperature swings make sound chinking and a healthy stain coat essential.
UV-protective stain and clear coats made for log homes.
New chinking and patch repair to stop drafts, water, and insects.
Sealing and repair of checked, weathered log ends.
Removing dirt, mildew, and failing finish before new coats.
Media-free stripping back to clean, fresh wood.
Rebuilding soft or damaged log sections with wood epoxy.
Elbert County's ponderosa ridges and open ranch land are home to many rural log homes. Wind-driven rain, hail, and wide temperature swings make sound chinking and a healthy stain coat essential.
Colorado's intense sun breaks down stain fast, especially on south- and west-facing walls.
Water that gets past worn stain or cracked chinking freezes, expands, and opens checks that invite rot.
Big day-to-night swings keep logs moving. Chinking has to stay flexible and log ends need their own sealer.
Yes. Tanka Services restores log homes in Elbert County and the surrounding area. Call 720-271-5044 or request a quote online to schedule a free on-site assessment.
Spring through fall is ideal for exterior work, with stain and chinking applied when temperatures are within the manufacturer's range. Assessments and interior work can be scheduled year-round.
Common signs are gray or faded logs, water no longer beading on the surface, cracked or separated chinking, checking on log ends, and soft spots near the bottom courses or under rooflines.
Every home is different, so we start with an on-site assessment and give you an itemized written proposal. Our standard terms are 50% at project start and 50% on completion.
Free on-site assessment · Itemized written proposal · No scope changes without your approval
