08/10/2024

JBC Design

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Tips On How To Change A Log Cabin Exterior

With the prices of homes in the real estate business rising, most people are opting for a log cabin. Log cabins are relatively cheaper and are eco-friendly given the fact that the logs are from trees which are renewable material. It is very easy to decorate the interior of a log cabin. A few accessories and quality furniture will do the trick. But, how can you change a log cabin exterior and make it appealing? With the right guidance, you will realize that it is very easy to change the exterior of a log cabin and you don’t have to be a professional to do it.

Roofing

The roof enhances the general appearance of a log cabin. When transforming the exterior of such construction, this process won’t be complete if you stick with the old roofing. There is a lot that can be done to change the general appearance of the roof. Changing the color or the shape or even changing the roofing materials! If the process is done right, this will transform the log cabin exterior look to something new and thrilling to the eyes.

Garden

Plants add life and compliment the exterior of your cabin. There are those who choose to grow flowers and the others that go with the vegetables. The garden is a perfect decoration for both the front and the backyard of a log cabin. You can always choose the theme for a wishing garden, such as, English, Japanese, feng shui style and alike. It’s important not to forget that the garden should be a place where the good vibes appear. What ads more fun to have a log cabin with a garden – is your own grown vegetables, that are an option for healthier eating. And of course for more active leisure spending.

Terrace

Basically, a terrace is a platform that extends outwards from a building. This is a place where you can relax over the weekend and spend quality time with your family enjoying the sunshine or the cool breeze. Nevertheless, a terrace changes the exterior of a log cabin. Have some quality furniture and complementing accessories on the terrace wishing to create a perfect place to spend your free time alone or in someone’s company.

Log repair

Some logs are prone to rotting, infestation by pests and others crack. The logs should be inspected at least once in a period of 6 months. Wood is sensitive to excess of the moisture and pests, so the proper maintenance is needed. The best way to protect your logs is to impregnate and cover their surface with one or two layers of special cover materials or paints. If the logs are completely damaged – the best option would be to replace them with new ones.

Apply sun-block

Wood is a very sensitive material. It reacts to rain, temperature changes and the sun of course. The huge amount of UV rays can cause the colour fading and the appearance of cracks. Well pigmented stains and other products that are created to prevent this, will help to keep the construction exterior even more beautiful and strong for a longer time. The most important thing that should not be forgotten is to apply this special protection every 2-3 years.

Gutters

Gutters are one of the most important parts of a log cabin. Together with the roof, they perform a security function from the excess of rain water. It’s very important to check if they perform protecting function perfectly. Any damage here should be fixed and the broken parts should be replaced with new ones, because the proper care of them will help you to protect the walls of a log cabin from swallowing and rotting.

Change the design

Log cabins are great constructions which design unlike other material buildings can be changed. So if you build a wooden cabin it doesn’t mean that you cannot expand it in the future. With the help of specialist almost all wishes in a design can be fulfilled.

Lighting

When it comes to lighting, most people pay more attention to the interior of the cabin and forget that the exterior requires similar attention too. In a log cabin, exterior lights are mostly for security reasons but this is not always the case. For those who have a beautiful garden with a terrace, various lamps will help to lighten the necessary territory and also to give more coziness and beauty to the surroundings of your house at the night-time.

Repainting

Paints perform not only protective role, but also give more beauty to the exterior. The most important thing to know here is that paints have the ability to fade, so the layer should be renewed in 2-3 year period. The great thing is that you can repaint your log cabin in every wishing color because the choice of the paints is very wide.

Resuming all log cabin is a perfect construction for those who like to be close to the nature and like to have a very flexible construction that can be easily changed and modified according to the wishes. The exterior is a part that gives the most first impression about the coziness of a house. So take care of your log cabin well!