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You should have it corn cob blasted to remove the old finish.

No

corn cob blasting is the bset method. It is a dry process. The less moisture you put on the logs the better.

Sand the logs and apply a more natural stain and cklear coat.

If you don’t get this under control FAST you will have log rot. Check with the hammer test to locate any rotted logs now. For calking, borate and stain contact Timeless Woodcare at 800-564-2987

Corn cob blasting isa dry process that uses a ground up corn cob media that is run thru a sandblasting type unit. It ”fuzzes” the wood up a bit, but can be worked with immediately.

Corn cob blasting

You can sand the old finish off and apply a new lighter one.

Corn cob blasting will work fine.