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Call Ryan at 877-788-5647 for the log repair. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for the blasting and staining.

Archive-2598

I would attach 2×4’s flat side against the wall with TapCon concret screws. Space the 2 by’severy 16 inches and a screw every 12 inches down the length of it. You will have to drill a pilot hole in the mortar joint for every screw. Your local hardware or lumber… Read More »Archive-2598

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Tyvex over the sheeting is fine. If you are going to heat the building you will want ot put the insulation on the inside between the studs. Cut thesiding at a 45′ angle to meet at the corners much like base trim board. You can always run trim boards vertically… Read More »Archive-2602

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It doesn’t really matter what media you use corn cob or glass beads, they both give about the same results. We like to use Perma Chink stains.

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You should have the exterior caulked completely; ever chink line and every butt joint. If you can see day light that means that water can get in between the logs and will cause rot over time. Use Energy Seal from Perma Chink and it will last for many years. I… Read More »Archive-2608

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It depends on the style of the house. If it is a ”kit style” house and the walls are not real tall there souldn’t be a problem doing it right away. If it is a true ”round log/chink style” house then you should wait until it has set thru one… Read More »Archive-2610

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Energy Seal made by Perma Chink. Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987 to order some.

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