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Archive-6524

I would say Energy Seal should work for you. Call 800-564-2987 to purchase.

Archive-6526

You may want to grind the ledges with a slight slope to drain the water. You should then make sure that the chinking is in good shape. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for more help.

Archive-6528

It will need to be media blasted. I would recommend that you Osborne brush it and borate treat it also. Go with a good latex log home stain instead of the Wood Guard.

Archive-6530

better than filling the checks and having rot start. I see it all of the time. Most log home owners will not inspect the checks that have filled and water still gets in, but now has an even poorer chance to dry out.

Archive-6532

You are probably getting the mold from the power washing and not allowing to dry properly before apply stain. If you are getting water inside that tells me that it should be caulked or chinked on the exterior. You may want to consider having it corn blasted and starting over… Read More »Archive-6532

Archive-6536

Not right now, but Sikkens recommends that it have a maintenance coat every 4 or 5 years. I believe you can apply the Cetol Maintenance over SRD to help maintain the color.

Archive-6538

Not sure where you are located, but the hole size sounds like Old House bores. Never heard of the dripping before.

Archive-6540

I would wash with TSP and hot water then rinse. Apply a good coat of Shell Guard borate.

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