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I can provide advice on the proper design, construction, maintenance, restoration, preservation, cleaning and waterproofing of log homes. Questions concerning proper cleaning, sealing, staining and waterproofing are within my area of expertise. My expertise includes new construction and existing log structures. Chinking application or restoration, log replacement and repair are also in my area of expertise.

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2009-11-18 strange black looking lines:

Shell, It sounds like the discoloration is from mold. You may have water or condensation forming and running down the ceiling joists and wetting the sheetrock. If the space above the ceiling is an

2009-11-16 Ceiling mositure/leak:

Lilly, I don't know where the putty is and how it relates to this issue. Don't know where the concrete is and how it relates to this issue. I assume the structure above the ceiling in question is

2009-11-16 trusses:

Neal, Yes you can. The top plate where the trusses will rest should be a double plate. The outside wall should have the studs placed on 16" centers. If not, I would add studs to reduce the span between

2009-11-13 How to fill the crack between the window frame and wall?:

Ray, When a gap is that large a backer rod should be inserted first, then the caulk can be applied. The backer rod will fill the gap so you aren't just pouring caulk into the void between the brick

2009-11-13 interior door clearance:

Mike, Generally, the rough opening for a door is 83" high and 2" wider than the door size. A 2'8" door should have a 34" x 83" rough opening. The door should be set in the opening with the hinge side

 

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