Sanding Log Home Ends

The ends of each log in our log home are rough, showing multiple cuts, and dirty.

Many of them have numbers on the end (originally stating the length of each log).

And they are all at least 10 feet from ground level.

Even though I have grown less frightened of heights during this build, the thought of standing on a ladder or scaffolding with a power tool sends me into spasms.

Thankfully a family friend, Brandon Schmid, was on hand this week and effortlessly climbed up and down the ladder with the belt sander making each log end smooth as the sides.

I had secretly resigned myself to accepting the dirty, magic marker look on each end - since I knew the job of cleaning up the logs was left to me - but I appreciate them much more now that they can be stained the same color as the rest of the logs.

It’s important to remember too, when considering building a log home - that the ends should all be sealed. Log ends act just like a straw and draw huge amounts of moisture into each log. Unwelcome moisture that may cause your logs to rot over the years. So sand them, seal them, stain them and your home will last much longer and look much nicer than if you hadn’t.

Thanks Brandon!