First thing I would do is get a mold expert in to make sure that is not a mold issue. You might want to get a company like Service Master in to get some recommendations for cleaning the smell. Next option is to sand the entire interior clean and apply… Read More »Archive-6922
I’m not sure what your question is, but you can cover the tops of your post with a copper flashing top. You should put a borate treatment on the post first.
Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. They have a product for mold.
Bad move on the bleach. Old school! It will not be as much of an issue on the interior, but definitely do not use it on the outside. Borate should be applied to bare wood before staining and helps stop log rot and keeps wood boring/eating bugs from getting into… Read More »Archive-6928
Nothing you can really do. They all do it. The bigger the logs the louder they are. It’s from the cool air in the evening causing the logs to contract. I’m sure they do it in the morning when the sun starts to hit the logs and causes them to… Read More »Archive-6930
I’m not sure how it will help the integrity of the logs, but it will be helpful in the winter when it is so dry. I would not recommend using White Pine since it is very susceptible to rot. Red Pine is a better choice. What ever material you build… Read More »Archive-6932
Call Timeless Wood Care at 800-564-2987. They have a material just for this.
I’m not sure. Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. They will know where to get it.
You need to have a roofer come and pull the shingles back and re-flash it. I would also run a good heavy bead of chink around the chimney after the re-flash.
Sorry, you will have to have the mold experts tell you how to handle this.