**Intact Gift Giving Condition book**

Smart care of the log home begins with understanding the materials, and Jim Davis starts with the basics, explaining why logs make good homes, demystifying the science of wood, and talking about the properties of the various types of wood, and how they respond to changes in temperature and humidity. The fruit of three decades of hard-won wisdom, Log Home Care and Maintenance will be an indispensable reference for log home owners for years to come. He follows with advice about inspecting and designing log homes, outlining approaches that will head off trouble before it sets in. A major portion of the book is given to the all-important discussion coats of sealants, detailing the differences between the competing products, and explaining how to choose and use them.