If you are power washing you should wait 2-3 months before you apply any stain. Where ever you pull out the silicone you should sand the area a little. The silicone residue will not let other materials stick if it is not cleaned properly. We like to use Energy Seal… Read More »Archive-7302
I would cut the logs and peel them right away, but after you mill them they should be placed in a pile with stickers in between layers to allow air flow for at least 6 months, especially in the spring when all of the sap is returning to the tops… Read More »Archive-7304
The best method to remove the old stain/finish is to corn cob blast it. Corn cob blasting is a dry process. Never power wash you log home as it drives the water so deep into the wood fiber that it will not dry out properly. The stain that I prefer… Read More »Archive-7306
It means the siding sat out in the sun for a while to discolor it. I doubt that it is rotten. Yes, it will matter when you stain. Most likely you will see the color difference. I would recommend that you or your log home company sand this siding before… Read More »Archive-7308
You should go around the home with a hammer and tap on the logs and inspect for rot. Lower logs close to dirt or a deck surface are most susceptible. You will notice the difference in sound when you come to rot. You should also treat it with a borate… Read More »Archive-7310
I would recommend a seamless variety. I’m sure there are many installers in the yellow pages in your area. The one thing you want to make sure of is that they DO NOT run the down spouts tight into the corners. They should be held out away from the logs… Read More »Archive-7312
If you cann’t afford the good stuff you could use mortar with expanded metal as a backer. Lots of work though. Also, when it dries it will pull away from the wood leaving a tiny gap allowing water to get in behind and start log rot. They used it for… Read More »Archive-7314
The 1st step,logsshould be washed down with tsp and water. For more products and instructions call Timeless Woodcare products.800-564-2987
Leave them alone unless they are allowing water, wind or bugs into the house.
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