Tucked at the foot of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs homes see warm, dry weather with strong afternoon sun. Log homes here benefit from regular stain maintenance and careful attention to log ends.
Black Forest, Monument, and the foothills west of Colorado Springs hold one of the Front Range's largest concentrations of log homes. Strong sun, hail, and dry winters are the main enemies of log finishes here.
At around 6,400 ft, UV exposure is far stronger than at sea level. South- and west-facing walls fade and dry out first.
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.
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.
Yes. Tanka Services restores log homes in Manitou Springs 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
