5 Ways To Prepare Your Log Cabin For the Winter

Key Takeaways

• Inspect chinking before winter and repair cracks or gaps that could allow drafts and moisture into your log cabin.
• Clean exterior logs before applying finishes, and check shaded or damp areas for dirt, mold, mildew, and other buildup.
• Check insulation around attics, floors, and other common air-leak areas before temperatures drop.
• Clear gutters and downspouts, direct runoff away from the foundation, and prepare exposed areas for freezing weather.
• Inspect your heating system before winter, including furnaces, flues, and other components that may need service or cleaning.
• Your home is your haven, a place to retreat and relax. A log cabin, when properly built and warmed, is an especially cozy sanctuary. One of the most charming aspects of a log cabin is the natural elements. But those pieces move, letting in cold air and pulling warm air out.
• Prepare your cabin with these five products and tips.