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You should corn cob blast it clean and then put a good quality log home stain on it. Do not use the CWF, or it will turn black again. CWF has a lot of paraffin (wax) in it and it breaks down fast. 6 months to 1 year.It has a… Read More »Archive-2716

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You should have the house corn cob blasted to remove the old finish. It then should have a borate treatment applied. I highly recommend you do this since the only time that borate can be applied is when the wood is bare. It helps stop log rot and helps keep… Read More »Archive-2724

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Log homes do require a little extra attention, but if you keep up on the maintenance it can be a lot easier. Before you buy you should take a hammer and walk around the house tapping on the logs. Listen for any dull sounds that will indicate rotten logs. You… Read More »Archive-2728

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You should first take a hammer and walk around the exterior of the house and tap on the logs. When you come to one that is rotten you will notice a difference in sound from the rest of the logs that are good. Butt joints, the bottom corners of windows… Read More »Archive-2730

Archive-2732

Call Ryan at 877-788-5647 for log replacement help. They do work in the Maine area.

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Probably not quite as much, but there is pretty much thesame maintenance on log siding. You will not have the cost of log replacement which can be pricey if ithas extensive rot. If you keep up on the maintenance with semi annual inspections you can keep the cost of maintenance… Read More »Archive-2734

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