52 year old log cabin (half logs). Outside has been maintained periodically with creosote. 5 gal of creosote is still in garage. How do I prep surface before applying more creosote? or if not creosote, what should I use? North side is starting to fade and some areas leave dark residue on fingers when logs are rubbed. Browish liquid came off when I hosed it down to get rid of spider webs. Please advise.
waterloop Changed status to publish April 7, 2024
Creosote is not good. It could have major health issues to anyone that stays in this building. You need to strip the building back to bare wood and put a good log home stain on it, if anything will stick to it since creosote penetrates the wood so deep. Not a good situation.