{"title":"Wood Rot Prevention \u0026 Repair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWood Rot Prevention \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRot is the quiet threat to every log home. Water, weather, insects, and fungi all work to break down your logs — and decay-prone spots like log ends, checks, and ground-contact areas are where it starts. The good news: rot is far cheaper to prevent than to repair. At Wasatch Timber, we carry Sashco's preventative rot protection to help you protect your investment before damage sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStop Rot Before It Starts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobra Rods\u003c\/strong\u003e are a simple, effective way to spot-treat decay-prone areas — including log ends already coated with a finish. These dual-biocide borate rods insert into pre-drilled holes and release preservative into the wood over time, providing ongoing protection right where rot is most likely to take hold. They're inexpensive insurance for the most vulnerable parts of your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Rot Starts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecay concentrates wherever water lingers: horizontal log ends, deep checks that trap moisture, areas near grade, and spots under failing finishes. Targeting these high-risk zones with preventative treatment is the most cost-effective protection you can give your logs — a small step that can save years of structural repair down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prevent log rot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep water moving off your logs, maintain your finish, and treat high-risk areas like log ends and checks with a preventative borate treatment such as Cobra Rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I treat logs that are already stained?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Cobra Rods are designed to spot-treat decay-prone areas even where the surface is already coated with a finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I place preventative treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocus on the highest-risk spots: horizontal log ends, deep checks that hold water, and areas near ground contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs prevention really cheaper than repair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy a wide margin. Preventative treatment costs a fraction of structural log repair or replacement once decay sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConcerned about decay in your logs? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet a free quote\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you build a protection plan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cobra-rods","title":"Cobra Rods","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrevent Rot Before It Starts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobra Rods are a way to spot treat decay-prone areas such as log ends that are already coated with a finish. Dual-biocide of copper and borate prevents rot before it starts in highly-exposed logs and timbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse on e\u003cspan\u003exterior logs and timbers exposed to high amounts of moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo NOT use on n\u003cspan\u003eon-wood building materials, including fiber cement, vinyl, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e1\/2″ diameter x 2″ long rods\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sashco","offers":[{"title":"1\/2\" x 2\" (10)","offer_id":44753067507950,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\" x 2\" (50)","offer_id":44753067540718,"sku":"","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\" x 2\" (100)","offer_id":44753067573486,"sku":"","price":245.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\"x4\" (50)","offer_id":44753067606254,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4923\/1342\/files\/CobraRods_2000x_ec871591-1d7d-425b-9147-32bff9ca2e44.webp?v=1709061277"}],"url":"https:\/\/wasatchtimber.com\/collections\/wood-rot-prevention-repair.oembed","provider":"Wasatch Timber Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}