Start with repairing the roof to protect everything under it. Then take care of the windows. A lot of windows can be replaced without having to remove the frames. Your local Home Depot can help you with this. They will do free estimates. If there are any rotten logs they… Read More »Archive-4380
You do not want them too light or you will be having to do something to the stain every year. The lightest ones that Perma Chink has are the ones that have been tested to hold up a little better being so light. They used to have one called ”Pickled”.… Read More »Archive-4382
You need to stick with what you have used, but it probably will not last long again. It sounds like you have been using an plant oil based stain (linseed, safflower, sunflower, etc.). If you want to go to Sikken’s I would highly recommend stripping the house back to bare… Read More »Archive-4384
This guy doesn’t know what he is doing…….
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You should start with a visit from an exterminator. He may be able to help slow down the Carpenter Bees. It will take a monthly visit from him to really help control them, but you will never really stop them. Once you get them under control the woodpeckers should stop… Read More »Archive-4390
First, and I know it’s too late, but you should never use paint on a log home. Any wood for that matter. I have no idea what the ”brown liquid” is. You may want to consider stripping the paint and using a good quality solid stain if you like the… Read More »Archive-4392
You probably can, but it does have mildicides and fungicides in it that interior stains do not.
If you want to maintain the look I would recommend applying a good coat of Shell Guard borate treatment that will help stop rot and bugs. DO NOT put linseed oil on it. It will turn black over time and is not good for the wood. If you want to… Read More »Archive-4396
Wiping the logs with Murphy’s is perfect. As for the checks (cracks) you do not need to do anything. You can fill them if you would like for aesthetics on the interior only.