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There really no way unless it has a ship lap cut on it. You should be using Log Boss screws to attach it to the house. http://www.permachink.com/fasteners.htm They should be counter sunk and have a dabb of Energy Seal cover the hole.

Brush on some Armor Guard borate before installing.

Sherwin Williams is an excellent product. I have it on my house. I would say that he did not prepare the surface correctly before applying it.

Try local sawmills.

You can do it either way, but I would not build the deck out of regular pine. It will rot. You need to use treated pine or the new plastic lumber.

Call Ryan at 877-788-5647 for the authentic log look. Windows, you will have to find a contractor in your area.

You need to call a local contractor on this one.

Call Mike at 866-670-3020.

Not sure if I’m following you. Call Ryan at 877-788-5647, he may be able to help.

Not sure if you had any sort of finish on it, but you will have to have it corn cob blasted and stained. Call MIke at 866-670-3020 for help.