Repairing/Painting Cracked Logs on 60-Year-Old Log House

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I have a log house that is 60 years old. It has been painted. The paint was not kept up. There are horizontal cracks forming in the logs. I would like to sand, fill the cracks with something?, prime and paint. The damage is frim the sun, since it is a south facing exterior wall. Your suggestions appreciated.Thanks-Karin

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Answer 1 · 2021-02-20T20:12:24+00:00

You need to remove the paint and apply a good quality solid stain if you want the painted look. DO NOT fill the checks (cracks in the logs). They should left open unless you know they are allowing wind, water or bugs to get inside. Filling them can cause rot over time.

Repairing/Painting Cracked Logs on 60-Year-Old Log House

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