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Archive-3882

I do not recommend Corn Cob Blasting for the interior. Sanding is a more freindly interior surface to keep clean.

Archive-3884

You should call Timeless Wood Care at 800-564-2987 and get their advice, but I would say no ”thane’s” on the logs. Perma Chink makes a great interior stain and clear coat that will give you the same looka nd is better for the wood.

Archive-3886

would get all of the insulation, drywall or anything else covering the logs off and then get a mold expert in to evaluate the situation. If it has been a while since the flood, the logs have probably dried out.

Archive-3888

You will need to contact a structual engineer who specializes in log homes. You can google this up to find one.Ihave seen people use metal verticle supports at the locations of 2×4 walls. ( where they can be hidden) They will then use bolts or metalthreaded rods holding the walls… Read More »Archive-3888

Archive-3890

I would contact the maker of the type of log home that you bought. To hard to tell without seeing it. You might want to find a contractor that knows log homes.

Archive-3892

One of the bad things about Sikkens is you cannot blend it very well. You are more than likely going to have to strip the whole project and start over. One of the reasons for keeping up on the maintenance because once it starts to go bad it is costly… Read More »Archive-3892

Archive-3894

Typical maintenance on a log home is 3-5 years. You do not want the stain to start fading or peeling. I recommend that you budget $1 per square foot of house / per year for maint.

Archive-3896

Call Ryan or Dave at 877-788-5647 or 231-258-0617. Yes they are right in your area.

Archive-3898

Sounds like you may have some mold or fungus growing under the stain. Logs could have been to green when constructed. ??? Or if the surface was not properly prepared before staining could be the cause.

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