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Needs to be caulked with Energy Seal. Call 800-564-2987 to buy.

Don’t know what to tell you on the foundation. Replace logs first then chink with Perma Chink.

not hard at all. Cut them out, but you should leave a couple of courses of log above the door for a header (depending on the dia of the logs). You should consult a structural engineer. Most lumber yards have one on staff.

You need to remove the paint and apply a good quality solid stain if you want the painted look. DO NOT fill the checks (cracks in the logs). They should left open unless you know they are allowing wind, water or bugs to get inside. Filling them can cause rot… Read More »Archive-3264

Call Ryan at 877-788-5647.

Yes, the paint should be removed, and no, I do not have anyone to recommend. Sorry. You can sand it off if need be with grinders and 36 grit discs.

If you have black water damaged logs they are probably rotten. Call Ryan at 877-788-5647 for help.

Cutting the corners would not compromise the integrity of the home, but covering it with Stucco my cause a moisture issue over time if the Stucco gets stress cracks and allows moisture behind and starts to rot logs and/or black mold.

You need to get the paint removed from the logs. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for help and answers.

You do not want them to stick out past the overhangs and they should be sanded smooth to tighten grain before staining.