Why Do Logs Rot? In the simplest of terms - logs rot because of
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problems.| The rot organism needs four ingredients to begin
degrading wood. It needs: Rot needs all these things to get
going. If we can eliminate one of these ‘ingredients’ we can
stop the rot process, which is easier said than done. It is
impossible to change the temperatures away from being 60-90° in
the summer. As living organisms ourselves, we need oxygen too,
just like rot. Rot eating wood is one of the laws of nature, so
the only factor that we can control is - 1. Maintain a good
finish on the exterior logs. 2. Have adequate overhangs wherever
possible. 3. Have gutters in place and keep them working. 4.
Free board - in other words - keep the house up off the ground.
5. Protect the lower logs around your decks. 6. The caulking and
chinking between the log joints must be in good condition. 7.
Keep objects away from the logs to avoid water splashing back on
them. 8. Pay particular attent