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You definitely need to have a structural engineer look at this. I cannot comment without seeing it.

The steel wool would be fine, but you should use a good quality log home caulk or chink so that it doesn’t break loose. Call Timeless Wood Care Products (800-564-2987)to get the caulk or chink. You can buy it by the 11 oz. tube that goes in a standard caulk… Read More »Archive-6424

As long as you go by the label instructions on the Murphys you can clean them all you want.

You could keep the boards if you would like that look, but you should caulk in between them with Energy Seal to stop air and bug infiltration. Sanding them would be best for ease of cleaning and then stain with Life Line Interior with a clear coat. Call Dave at… Read More »Archive-6428

Every log is going to have a different moisture reading because of different densities in the wood. You should get a DE-humidifier going in this room and when the majority of the logs are in the 18% range go for the staining.

Probably the best way is going to be to sand the walls clean. It would be hard to wash them properly inside and not get a lot of water on the floors.

It should be Osborne brushed to remove scuff marks and splinters. You should then apply a good quality borate treatment. I would recommend Shell Guard RTU. You want to use a lighter color stain or clear stain to keep it lighter inside. The wood will darken naturally over time anyway.… Read More »Archive-6434

It could be that this is just and extremely cold year end causing some issues. Be sure that there are no ice damns on the roof and that the vents are working properly. Not familiar with varathyne, but it is probably an oil based product that may have sealed the… Read More »Archive-6436

It is probably dust that got down in between the flooring during construction. You could try a couple of things to stop it. If the underside of the flooring doesn’t have a finish on it you could apply one making sure you seal up the joints in flooring real well… Read More »Archive-6438

It’s hard for me to comment on structural issues without being able to see it. You should consult a local structural engineer.