Should You Use Engineered Wood to Remodel Your Ellijay Log Cabin?
Using engineered lumber in a Ellijay log cabin renovation can be a very good idea. Engineered lumber is stronger and gives you more flexibility in placing studs and beams. Here’s why. Engineered lumber is made from recycled lumber. It uses all parts of the trees it is cut from. It is also usually made from ... [Read more]
What is the best stain for my log home, Part 2
In our last post, I discussed the main difference you should consider between the two major types of stains. No, its not the endless oil or water based debate! Its the film forming or penetrating debate! There’s really no debate, each can be good, depending on the circumstances. Film formers look really nice, are more ... [Read more]
What is the best stain for my Log Home?
This is one of the most common questions I get. After all, wouldn’t everyone like to have that magic answer so they wouldn’t have the hassle of maintenance, the frustration of failing stain, the anxiety of wondering if they made a good decision or not? Unfortunately, you probably already know that there is not ... [Read more]
Ellijay Log Home Restoration – Cob Blasting Vs Chemical Stripping – The Debate Goes On
The debate among Ellijay log home restoration contractors rages on as to the proper way to remove old finishes from a log surface. Use a chemical and blast it off with water pressure, or use crushed corn cob and blast it off with compressed air. Those are the choices. The contractor that prefers Ellijay chemicals ... [Read more]
Charity Golf Tournament
Bear Creek Log Home Restoration is looking for 4 people who love to golf to take part in our two teams we are sponsoring for the 13th Annual Gilmer County Home Builders Association Charity Golf Tournament. We will be covering all your costs, including lunch and your B.O.C. (beverage of choice). This is a best ... [Read more]
How Caulking Your Ellijay Log Homes Saves You Money
A common problem with many Ellijay
How To Know If Your Ellijay Log Home Needs Chinking
Chinking for Ellijay
Ellijay Log Home Restoration: Facts About Dry Media Blasting
Dry media blasting is accepted as a means of removing coatings from most any surface. In Ellijay log home restoration, it works well at removing old stains and finishes to prepare the wood for a new sealer. Dry Media Blasting or Abrasive Blasting is the process of using compressed air to propel abrasive particles from ... [Read more]
Ellijay Dry Media Blasting: Restoring Log Homes
If you have owned a log home for any length of time, I think it would be safe to say that you could conclude, log homes are fairly high maintenance. If you are thinking of buying a log home or just purchased one, you may be in for a surprise. Not necessarily a bad surprise, ... [Read more]
Ellijay Pressure Window Washing: Saves Water and Time
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