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You can try to wash it off with warm water and TSP mixed with a LITTLE bleach. If that does not cure the problem you will have to corn cob blast the finish off and start over.

Energy Seal is the caulk of choice. As for the stain I would stick with the Sikkens unless you are prepared to strip the entire house to apply something different.

Corn cob blasting will restore the color to house in this shape. It can be a little costly, but will last for a long time if maintained properly.

The best method would be to get it corn cob blasted to remove all off the old finish and start over. The black mold was most likely started from staining to soon after power washing. If you must power wash you should wait at least one month if not 2… Read More »Archive-7348

You should definitly treat it with a borate and stain it with a color that is as dark as you can enjoy.

Yes that does work fine. I would cut the logs aprox. 5 inches thick on butts and 4 inches on tips. Log posted corners are easier. Cut out and notch the corners. Use long screws and toe screw the logs on at 2′ centers. Materials can be purchased at Timeless… Read More »Archive-7352

Constantine: I would recommend that you strip the entire home and re-finish. Ifyou try to do just a couple of sides it will never match and look very diferent from side to side. No, you cannot apply finish and waterproofing in one step. If you find such a product it… Read More »Archive-7354

Jeff: Keep a maintenance coat ofwhatever type of stain he used. Also, watch for fading, cracking or peeling stain and repair immediately. Do NOT fill all of the checks (cracks) in the logs unless they are allowing wind, water or bugs to enter the interior of the cabin.

Larry: You should never power wash your log home. If you do I would wait a couple of months to allow it to dry out. Corncob blasting is the best method. It is a dry process and you can continue with the rest of the work immediately. The proper order… Read More »Archive-7358

Yes having uneven floors/roofs are common. 1st floors should be removed and replace the supports. 2nd floors sometimes can be jacked or let down in spots but don’t expect them to be perfect. Roofs are harder yet to make perfect, usually when insulting an older log home in these locations… Read More »Archive-7360