The fiber board backer is common with this type of log. You shouldn’t have to remove it all. You should remove the loose area’s and repair. Call Dave at 800-564-2987 for help with materials needed. He will be able to turn you on to color charts and send small tubes… Read More »Archive-4820
It can be reversed by removing and cleaning logs, but normally they will cover logs with siding to hide rot and not have the maintenance.
You should borate for sure this fall. You do need 40 degree plus to stain. If you can sneak in a day here and there you may be able to get stained this year yet. It just takes a long time to dry this time of year. Not sure where… Read More »Archive-4824
Tung oil is going to cause issues. Go with a good quality latex stain for log homes.
If it is gray and you want to keep it that way you should wash it then apply a borate treatment of Shell Guard concentrate. If you want to stain it then have it corn cob blasted then apply stain. You can then apply a fresh coat of chink right… Read More »Archive-4828
Yes
you need 40 degrees. The black may or may not come off. TSP should work fine. Just don’t over do it when mixing. one cup to 5 gallons is plenty
You can. I have done it many times. Perma Chink’s Advanced Topcoat Gloss or Satin. Call Dave at 800-564-2987 to purchase.
I do not. Try calling around to some dealers and see if they still have some of the old on the selves.
Try Osborne brushing it and then apply finish. If the brushing doesn’t work you will have to sand.