Log Home Inspection
Log Home Inspection
Okanagan BC Log Home Inspections
Purchasing a log home sounds lovely. The character of a log cabin or timber frame home in beautiful BC is unmatched, but the construction techniques that are used to build a log home are not the same as a typical, mainstream home. Log homes have their own set of rules and differences and it’s important to have a qualified log home inspector with a strong background in carpentry help you with your due diligence and ensure the home is safe and functional, before you buy.
Do I need an inspection for my log home?
Yes! Definitely before you buy, and when you own one, every year or two. We have experience with log homes and can provide an inspection to advise of all issues of which you should be aware.
Logs are unique because they’re part of the structural, exterior cladding, and insulation systems of a home, as well as being the main cosmetic feature of a home’s interior.
Our team has the training and experience necessary to conduct thorough log lodge or timber frame inspection for you, anywhere in the Okanagan and surrounding areas.
What are the most common deficiencies found in log homes?
Before your walkthrough with your log home inspector, review these common timber frame and log cabin problems:
Structural concerns — shifting
Rot and moisture problems
Insect and pest problems — wood destroying organisms
UV damage - exterior finish deterioration
Chinks or cracks — structural cracking / shrinking
Inadequate fasteners
Lack of flashing — exterior and roof
Cantilever concerns
Drainage and settlement — gutters and grounds
Improper roofing materials
Non-compliance with safety requirements
Cosmetic cracking due to shrunken logs — interior
Uneven or inconsistent settlement due to shrunken logs
By working with a log home inspector from Daylight Home Inspections, issues like these won’t come as a surprise down the road. Log home owners should have their logs inspected every year. Making repairs to log homes are often not as straightforward as repairs to contemporary homes. It’s important to not let any of the above problems get out of hand. For example, a leaking gutter could cost as little as $100 to repair, but if it goes unaddressed for several years, it could end up being a $6,000 problem. Always be proactive and get any issues taken care of before they become larger, more expensive problems.
Wood Destroying Insects Inspection
It’s important to have your home inspected for wood destroying insects such as carpenter ants, carpenter bees, powderpost beetles, and termites annually. We are not exterminators and do not provide pest management services as part of our inspections, but we will notify you if we notice pest activity so that you may reach out to a pest control specialist.
