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Just cut it out.

Yes in can, but there are too many variables to give a square foot price.

You will need to have it corn blasted and then washed with log wash before staining again. Avoid oil based stains that have linseed oil in them. That is more than likely what is causing the black.

Not sure what to tell you. As long as the bark is there it will attract bugs which will attract woodpeckers.

You certainly can do it, but you will have the same maintenance as a true log home.

From what you are describing, I wouldn’t even worry about the backer, and if you do need it, do not use the round rod. We like to use Grip Strip which is trapazoid shaped. Being inside you are not going to get the movement that you would outside since the… Read More »Archive-2564

In my opinion, not serious at all. We see this all of the time and it never is an issue. It happens a lot on the interior due to dry winters.

Call Ryan at 877-788-5647 for help.

You could have the walls blown in with insulation and then chink or caulk the exterior.

Yes, I have seen it done.