You should be able to tell if there is any kind of finish on the logs. If they seam dry and soak water in they do not have a finish on them. Interior finishes will last forever since they are not subject to weather to break them down. Murphy’s and… Read More »Archive-6622
Sounds like it needs to be caulked on the exterior. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for more help and possible costs.
Murphy’s would be OK, but if that doesn’t clean them enough you may need to sand them. I would not recommend Linseed Oil. You should apply a couple of coats of Acrylic Gloss or Satin. Call 800-564-2987 to buy.
Sounds like you need to run a bead of Energy Seal or chink around the seam. Call 800-564-2987 to buy.
I doubt that the flies are nesting there. They typically like to nest in the walls and behind window jambs. You can fill the checks on the interior since they are not subject to weather, but it would only be for esthetics.
Call Ryan at 877-788-5647 or ryan@logrepair.com for help.
You are probably going to have to strip it by corn cob blasting. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for help.
You should have a structural engineer look at it. Most lumber or steel yards have one on staff.
I have never seen these bugs ”in the wood”, but normally they nest in between the chinking and around door and window frames, then enter the house for heat. You should contact a local exterminator. http://www.getridofthings.com/pests/bugs/get-rid-of-box-elder-bugs.htm
Normally it can be repaired with touch up, but if there is more than 50% that needs work it would be better to completely redo. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for help if you need an estimate.