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You could let it go for the winter, but it will need to be cleaned in the spring prior to staining. Give it a light wash with log wash, allow to dry for a few days and then stain. Call 800-564-2987 for the products you will need.

Paint is a big no no on log homes. It needs to be removed and have a good quality log home stain applied. LifeLine or Capture/Cascade are both good choices.

cut the ends back so that they are 2 or 3 inches in from the drip line of the roof.

Stop using the bleach! Call Dave at Timeless Wood Care Products for something to clean the logs with. 800-564-2987

I’m not sure if you are using the Woodscapes solid or semi-transparent. If it is the Semi-trans I would tell you to not use it. Also, I am not a big fan of power washing to strip old finishes off. You may want to consider sanding it or having it… Read More »Archive-4448

You might want to try a wood brightener like Wood ReNew. Call Dave at 800-564-2987 for a sample to try. He may have another suggestion also.

If you power washed very hard. like to remove an old finish, you need to let the logs dry for a good month especially before applying Woodguard. You do not want to trap all of that moisture under the stain as it will promote black mold to grow and turn… Read More »Archive-4452

That’s what I would recommend.

I would recommend stripping the logs of the Woodguard before applying Sikkens. I do not know of anything that you can put over it.

The gloss will hold up better.