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Call Mike at 877-670-3020 or mike@logrepair.com

Cut off an end piece and take it to someone at your local lumberyard. They should be able to help you identify the wood, based on the grain, color, weight and finally, the hardness. This web site is very helpful. http://www.woodmagic.vt.edu/Kids/woodid/index.htm

DO NOT use Great Stuff. 2 reasons: 1. It will draw moisture from the air and since it is sitting against the logs will cause rot over time. This is more true on the exterior. 2. This is the main reason for what you are trying to do. Since it… Read More »Archive-6846

The logs should have had a grove cut into them that the drywall tucked into. I would suggest a closed cell backer and a large bead of chink to cover the gap. If this is a fairly new log home I would give it a couple of years to settle… Read More »Archive-6848

Do not do it! Will leach into drinking water over time off from house. You could become liable for oil spill. It can also cause toxic fumes inside of cabin. Buy some good quality log home stain and maintain it.

Could be leaking, could be sweating. Sounds like it may be a lack of a moisture barrier between logs and T&G.

I would go back on the inspector.

You probably have bugs in the logs they are trying to get to. You may want to have an exterminator inspect it for Powder Post Beetle or Old House Bores. Maybe Carpenter Bee Larve

Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. They will have something for your needs.

DO NOT spray this stuff on your log home. It will seal it up so tightly that the logs will rot under it over time. They need to breathe. It sounds like maybe the windows should be re-set or there are leaks down along the wall somewhere else. Water can… Read More »Archive-6860