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You could wrap them with other material but the splitting is natural.

It does not necessarily mean mold, but they probably are so old you will never be able to remove them from the log.

That is pretty quick to be using them after harvest. He is getting them when most of the sap is out of the tree and in the root base. As for the maintenance, you will always have maintenance on it. Log homes require a little bit every year and a… Read More »Archive-6106

It’s hard to say without seeing it. It may not be able to handle the weight load. Have a local contractor look at it.

Sounds like you have a leak that is corroding nails or metal straps and running down the wall. I would say you should identify the problem before sanding or they will probably just appear gain.

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It’s not the best case scenario, but logs do split when dried too fast or lack of humidity in the house. Have a structural engineer look at it if of great concern.

The more of the black you remove the better. It is black mold and may continue to grow under the stain if not removed.

DO NOT use oil! You will have the dust sticking to the logs and they will be hard to clean. I would recommend a clear latex stain to seal the wood fiber so that you can wipe the logs down with Murphy’s Oil Soap. Do not put the Murphy’s on… Read More »Archive-6118

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