The Log Home Owners Manual: A Guide To Protecting And Restoring Exterior Wood
With an ancestry as old as the country itself, from camping  to magnificent mansion, log homes may be the quintessential American  dwelling.  And despite their enduring appearance, their exteriors  require regular TLC, just like a stick house.  But with log homes,  its never been quite as simple as applying a few gallons of paint.The book includes worksheets for determining the needs of each  owners project, a quick reference checklist for assessing  problems, and a list of sources of materials and additional  information.  Each discussion is amply accompanied by illustrative  photographs and the aesthetic quality of the book is enhanced by  periodic drawings of several styles of log homes.  Renfroe obviously  has a deep affection for these structures, which colors his writing  without diminishing its utility.  THE LOG HOME OWNERS MANUAL  appeals for aesthetic and utilitarian reasons, and should be a popular  addition to any expository collection.  --Hara Publishing