As for wood rot resistance – from best to worst (my opinion) – Cedar, Oak, Pine. You are going to pay a high premium for Oak, and it is hard to work with since it is so dense. Cedar will cost more than the Pine, but the rot resistance is… Read More »Archive-7182
Cypress is a very good wood that typically has little rot. You need to inspect for rotten logs by tapping on them with a hammer looking for soft, dull sounding logs. As for the trees, they shouldn’t be a problem unless they are real close or touching the house. You… Read More »Archive-7184
I’m not sure why the white on the outside, unless the stain is failing or fading. The splitting on the inside could be caused from low humidity since it is winter.Do not worry too much about the checking (splitting); it will not harm the house.You can fill them on the… Read More »Archive-7186
You should keep the humidity in a log home the same as a standard home. I would think that warm air humidifiers are going to work the best for you. Have a high end humidifier installed right on your furnace if you have forced air heat. You should try to… Read More »Archive-7188
Liquid Gold per the instructions is a good choice to keep the luster in your logs. You can purchase it at any hardware or most grocery stores.
It sounds like you would have it covered. ??? You should have a reputable heating and cooling expert come and give you an opinion.
Water stains are tricky. You should try and sand it out, but if it is too deep you may never sand it out without deforming the log. As for the check (crack), more than likely it is there to stay. Since it is interior, you could fill it with a… Read More »Archive-7194
Call Timeless Wood Care Products and order some Log Wash. 800-564-2987. They can help you on its application.
Hire a professional.
TSP = Tri Sodium Phosphate. You can buy it at most hardware and painting stores.