Twin Lakes homes below Mount Elbert see heavy snow, cold, and sun reflected off the water and snowpack. Well-sealed log ends and sound chinking are key to keeping moisture out.
Lake County is about as high as Colorado homes get. Long winters, short summers, and intense sun at altitude make proper prep and quality finishes critical.
At around 9,200 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 Twin Lakes and the surrounding area. Call 720-271-5044 or request a quote online to schedule a free on-site assessment.
At this elevation the work season is short. Most exterior staining and chinking is best done from late spring through early fall, when temperatures stay high enough for products to cure. We book high-country projects early for that reason.
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
