Log Railing
Log Railing
Log railing is a style of rustic guardrail where logs, or rounded pieces of wood, are used as structural elements. The main structural elements are the posts and the horizontal members that connect them. Log railings typically have larger diameter logs as the posts, with 6 and 8 inches being the most common sizes although some log posts can exceed 12 inches depending on the application. Log stairs also use rounds for the structural elements like stringers and treads and will often feature a log handrail.
The infill is located in between the top and bottom horizontal logs that span from one post to the next. The typical residential handrail connects the top and bottom with vertical balusters or pickets, usually with pressure treated 2×2. Log spindles are the norm, but there are many other options like branches, cable railing, glass panels, metal inserts and much more as we will see below.
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Log Replacement
The replacement process requires a great deal of attention to detail. To begin with, we make sure we have the right species of the logs to be replaced, can recreate the style of log so it matches, and insure that the cause of the problem is resolved before we complete the replacement process. We also do our best to match the stain, but in many cases the stain has changed color due age and we have to re-stain the entire area to blend in the repair. We also recommend that the new logs be treated with a borate solution to prohibit any future pest infestation.
Log replacement may also call for some structural work to ensure that the replacement log(s) are properly aligned and fitted – especially in weight bearing areas like corners, around doors and windows and along the sills. We have the experience and carpentry skills necessary to reconstruct these areas. We are skilled in installing or re-installing windows, doors, and trim as well as repairing decks and porches. We are very adept at making it match to the original structure and giving the repair that seamless look.
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