Toxicity. The oil leaching from the side of the house could cause ground water damage. Also, the smell on a very sunny day could infiltrate the house and give you headachesor more.I have seen this before and had customers who had used it then wanted it removed.The problem is the… Read More »Archive-714
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For furniture, Ive always cut the logs in the non-dormant stage, which is spring, summer or fall. With Cedar at this stage you can use a chisel and just pull the bark off. In the spring its called bark slipping, this is when the sap is at its most advanced… Read More »Archive-718
You need to open all doors to the crawl and put a dehumidifier in there. If there is truly paint on the logs it should be removed. Paint is not healthy for logs or any wood for that matter. What ever you can do to allow the logs to dry… Read More »Archive-720
Yes, you can get it off by corn cob blasting. Call Mike at 866-670-3020.
I would use a spud tool. This is similar to an ice spud which could be used. Also try a simple chisel and hammer. If this is a winter cut log it will be very hard to remove. Do not attempt this during freezing temps, the bark will be very… Read More »Archive-724
Not much you can do other than have it replaced. You could do a temporary patch by filling the cracked boards with epoxy or Energy Seal, but his will be a major maintenance headache. Cedar lap siding is like this also if left unattended.
Try washing it with Perma Chink Log Wash. Use Energy Seal for the gaps, but do not fill all of the checks. As for a sealer, you need to use something with a little color to it to help block the UV. The darker you use, but still can enjoy,… Read More »Archive-728
It can be repaired, but I would not consider it normal. Go to the web site again and ask for an estimate for repair. www.logrepair.com It will have to be replaced more than likely.
My experience is that unless it is just a black surface it will have to be replaced. 1/4” thick will deface the log to much to give it that original look. Call Ryan at 877-788-5674 for help with log replacement costs.