Go around and tap on the logs with a hammer you will learn the sound of the good logs. When you find a bad one it will be soft or sound hollow. Hopefully you will not find any. Suspects areas are the corners, bottom corners of windows and doors and… Read More »Archive-6362
I would lightly sand it to get the mill glaze off first.
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I would put some sort of clear acrylic on them to help keep dirt hand skin oil from hands getting into the wood fiber. Perma Chinks Interior Acrylic Gloss would be good. Call 800-564-2987 to purchase.
Sand them.
The outside will require a light wash and maintenance coat of what ever product is on it (hopefully you know this information) about ever 3 to 4 years. The inside should be wiped down with hot water and TSP. If there is no finish I would recommend some sort of… Read More »Archive-6372
Cedar logs would definitely resist rot better. What ever your choice be sure to borate treat them before staining.
Not sure what you mean by clean… If they just need to be wiped down use hot water and TSP. If you want to refinish them they will need to be sanded.
It’s ”Engelmann Spruce” It’s a too late now, but I would recommend that you have a local pest control company spray every spring for flies and spiders. Not sure where you are located, but call them, they may be able to help this fall with a light spray.
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