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Archive-6982

You should find a log replacement expert in your area. You can try to call Ryan at 877-788-5647 or ryan@logrepair.com, I’m not sure if he will work in your area.

Archive-6984

It will be hard to keep it the same color as it is now. You will need to put some sort of stain on it with at least a little pigment to it. The lighter the color you use, the more maintenance you will have. I like to use Life… Read More »Archive-6984

Archive-6986

Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. They have a product for cleaning up mold from condensation. They can help with other questions. You should consider insulating the roof from the outside to help stop this problem.

Archive-6988

You should remove the entire door and frame, re-square and plumb the opening. You can then put the door back in if still in good shape. Be sure to caulk around the door after installation. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 if you would like more help.

Archive-6990

If it is truly paint, you need to have it stripped off by corn cob blasting. Paint seals the wood causing surface rot to form. It could be solid stainwhich looks like paint, but still allows the wood to ”breathe”. Any Sherwin Williams store would be able to tell you… Read More »Archive-6990

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INSPECT HOME Look for cracking or pealing stain Look for black mold or green mold, it should be removed as soon as possible to reduce damage to logs Look for fading or failing stain or clear coat Inspect checks (cracks) if they are filled with caulk.Any little cracks must be… Read More »Archive-6992

Archive-6994

Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987 or www.timelesswoodcare.com for the product you will need.

Archive-6996

You should probably toss it. I’m sure it will apply just fine and look OK, but the chemical make up has been destroyed and it would more than likely fail prematurely on the logs. Sometimes it just gets real thick lumpy, and you cannot even use it.

Archive-6998

Do not use the canned foam on your log home! It will attract moisture to the wood and can cause rot. I would use Grip Strip and chink or caulk to seal any gaps inside. Sanding is the best way to prep the logs for interior staining and clear coating.… Read More »Archive-6998

Archive-7000

It sounds like a couple of different stains that I will not mention here. We like to use Life Line stain from Perma Chink. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for more help and suggestions.

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