There could be a number of reasons this is happening, and solutions to resolve this problem. A structural engineer should be hired to get involved. Putting the post underneath the main beams is just a start and a good start to help support the wall for the time being. The… Read More »Archive-2454
Only disadvantage that I can think of is that it is a very hard, dense wood making it hard to cut and carve sometimes.
Sikkens makes a clear coat if this Behr product you are using is oil based. If not Perma chink makes a latex clear coat.
Call Timeless Wood Care Products for the materials you will need. 800-564-2987
Wow. You should get a log home contractor in the area to look at it.
Call Mike at 866-670-30202
Definitely go with a latex stain made for log homes. Perma Chink’s Ultra 2 is my brand of choice. Not sure what you mean by ”guard strip”, but if you mean ”Grip Strip” foam do not go cheap. It MUST be a closed cell foam used behind the chink/caulk. If… Read More »Archive-2466
Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987 for help with this one. They will be able to get you the products that you need, but more than likely it is going to take more than washing to get it out. You may need to corn blast it to clean it… Read More »Archive-2468
Not sure what to tell you about the flashing without seeing the chimney. You should definitely run a large line of chink down both sides of the chimney after new siding is on.
It doesn’t matter what you apply it over. Perma Chink is the material you should use between the boards.