And most of all, make it a habit to check in with your cabin. Every season, walk around. Look at the logs. Feel for soft spots. Smell for anything off. Tap a wall now and then. If something seems odd, trust your gut and dig deeper. Most moisture problems start small and silent—but the longer you wait, the louder they get.
Preventing dampness in a cabin isn’t about perfection. It’s about paying attention, staying ahead, and giving your home what it needs before it has to ask. Do that, and you’ll spend less time dealing with rot and more time enjoying that peaceful view you built the place for in the first place.
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