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Sounds like Behr Rawhide. Nasty stuff to remove. Corn cob or glass blasting is going to be the easiest way to strip. Not sure who is in that area to help.

Soak some Shell Guard into the rotted area and then apply Minwax wood hardener.

DO NOT use silicone. Use Energy Seal from Perma Chink. I would also recommend caulking the entire exterior.

You do not.

Definitely not Wood Guard. I would recommend Sherwin Williams Woodscapes.

Could be a number of different bugs. You should have an exterminator take a look.

Perma Chink Life Line stain is my choice on over 90% of the homes we stain. I have had very good results with it. As with any stain preparation is the key. The surface must be clean and dry. If you power washed hard to remove an old finish you… Read More »Archive-5492

If you are filling the checks in the logs (cracks) STOP! You will be causing way more trouble for log rot. If you already have, you must be vigilant and inspect them for failure 2-3 times per year. As for your stain I would go to a higher quality log… Read More »Archive-5494

That’s because the lighter stains will not hold up to UV and weather

It might. Try washing the logs down, maybe sanding them a little and then applying a couple of coats of interior clear coat. Perma Chink Acrylic Gloss or Satin is a good choice.