It should have some sort of clear sealer on it to keep dust and dirt from getting into the wood fiber. I would also recommend adding a UV blocker boost. Call Dave at Timeless Wood Care Products for what to use and more help. 800-564-2987
Go to your local Sherwin Williams. They should have something that will work for you.
I would recommend an acrylic latex clear finish. Do not use any plant oil based products (Tung, Linseed, etc.) Call Dave at 800-564-2987 to get the latex products and more help. For future knowledge, never use a wire brush on wood. You want to use an Osborn brush that has… Read More »Archive-6146
The water marks will have to be sanded out of the wood if possible. Unfortunately you may have to sand the entire wall to avoid non-matching.
Not sure. Is there a wood stove chimney near this area? That could be the cause and if so sounds like it needs a good cleaning. If not it could be resin bleed caused from a heat source.
You need to write the Steal Doctor!
Not sure if the leaking is being caused from leaking logs or condensation. If condensation then reduce the humidity a little. It could be you are getting an air leak around some logs and causing it. I don’t know what a ”Chinnok” is. Sounds like it may be a weather… Read More »Archive-6154
Not normally.
No. They will move more , but many are left unheated.
Call Dave at 800-564-2987 and order a Osborn brush to remove gray.