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Log Cabin Tours » The Shelby Lakeside Log Cabin Restoration

The Shelby Lakeside Log Cabin Restoration

Modified: Jan 25, 2022 by Katie Hale · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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The Shelby log cabin is a perfect example of how restoration can turn an older cabin into a stunning showpiece once again. I love seeing those who have long lived in log cabins restore their property to its former glory.

dark wood log cabin with green roof and

This home was restored with updated stain and chinking, as well as repairs when needed. While the image below shows you the before that looks nice already, the after in the next image shows a great difference.

unfinished front porch of log home

As you can see, the biggest difference is in the fresh coat of stain. To the natural eye, it may not seem like much, but it is a big difference in how long the logs will last as well as how insulated the home is when you have chinking and other additions updated and sealed properly.

finished front of log cabin with beautiful stain and green shrubs around porch edges

This image shows you a bit more of how the home looked before restoration. Again, nothing too big, but small changes make the bigger difference in the long run.

side of log cabin showing unstained log and stone foundation

Here you have fresh stain and updated chinking that make it pop against the background outside and just look fresher overall.

side wall of log cabin with dark stain green roof and stone foundation

I love the clean look of fresh logs, but that stain is protection you need but also will give the home a new appearance. Below is the process of prepping before the updates on stain happen.

unfinished covered porch with screen windows on right side

And the after look here shows the beauty of the stain but also a glimpse inside the home. These updates totally transform the home in a way you'd not expect.

log cabin open porch with wide screens on windows and fresh stain on logs

The Shelby has a great layout with covered porches on all sides. The top floor includes private balconies and more gorgeous views. Plus, the stairs off the back of the home even go down to the beach below. So beautiful and welcoming!

unfinished exterior of log cabin with covered porches and stairs down back of home

And here you have the finished stained home. Such a difference between the two images gives you a gorgeous result that is sure to not just look great but improve the value of the home in the process.

side of log cabin with stairs leading down to lake

They even restored this lovely walkway down to the private beach. It looks fine, but those boards and planks can rot so easily in the right conditions. It's imperative that you upkeep for safety.

unfinished wood walkway down to beach

A fresh stain and a few repairs make this a safe way to get down to the beach. Who wouldn't love a home like this with gorgeous views on all sides of trees, beautiful spaces, and beaches?

view looking down walkway to beach

If you already own a log home, then a restoration project may be what you need. There is much to do in the process including the updated stain. They not only cleaned and updated, but repaired broken logs, added new boards when needed, and updated chinking between logs if necessary.

back of log cabin before stain with green roof and unstained wood

The result is a gorgeous log home that has more value than it did and is ideal for creating the home of your dreams. If you have an existing log home and need to see about restoration, this company is definitely one to add to your list.

dark wood log cabin with green roof and trim front porch that is covered

For more information on how to have your own restored, check out the Branded Timber Restoration website. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more day-to-day updates of their latest home restorations. Make sure that you let them know that Log Cabin Connection sent you their way.

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