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depends on where you are at and how tall your house is. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for an estimate.

If you want to use an oil stain I would recommend Sikkens Log & Siding. If you want a latex product I recommend Life Line stain. Both require maintenance about every 3-4 years. As for doing the back, that is optional in my opinion. Call Dave at 800-564-2987 for more… Read More »Archive-4762

DO NOT paint the logs. If you want a longer lasting, less maintenance product use a solid color stain like Sherwin Williams Woodscapes. The chemical make up of paint will not allow the logs to ”breathe”, stain will, but the solid color still looks like paint and you should get… Read More »Archive-4764

Yes. At least six months, a year is better.

Call Dave at 800-564-2987. He has most types of log home stains and will be able to guide you in the right direction.

You need to get the loose flaky material off at the very least. I would recommend Osborne brushing it, light wash then two coats of Sikkens Log & Siding

Not sure where to get replacements, but do not use railroad ties since they are treated with creosote which is very bad to breathe. Very high in carcinogens.

You should have the home media blasted (corn cob or glass), Osborne brushed then stained with a good quality latex log home stain. I prefer Life Line from Perma Chink. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for help.

Not that I know of. Redwood is the worst for darkening from UV.

You may want to just go with a coat of the Perma Chink Prelude primer then 2 coats of Acrylic. The Prelude will darken the wood to a light honey color and has a lot of UV blocker in it to help stop the walls from marking from pictures and… Read More »Archive-4778