You need to get these rotted logs replaced before they compromise the structural integrity of the building. Tenting will stop the insects for awhile, but if you have wet, rotted wood there will be more termites and ants in your future. Call Dave or Ryan at 877-788-5647, they can help… Read More »Archive-8022
There are log span tables with specifications such as numbers of knots per foot,diameters, species of timbers and local snow loads. Please contact your local enginering company.
Solid stain will last much longer, but I’m not sure I would believethe squirrel and carpenter bee story. As for filling the checks (cracks) you just need to inspect them twice a year for breaks and cracks, and repair them right away. If left to dry out and crack you… Read More »Archive-8026
Corn cob blasting is the only good method to remove the old finish. It is a dry method and can restore the color of the wood normally. NEVER power wash your logs. It will drive the water so deep into the wood fiber that it will never dry out properly.
You can strip the logs back to bare wood and treat it with a borate. Shell Guard is a good choice. You can get the Shell Guard from Timelesss Wood Care Products by calling 800-654-2987.
I would use corn cob media instead of sand. If the logs are round you may just want to sand them. It will save some time since you probably will have to sand after blasting to get a nice finish for the interior, and then apply your finish. You want… Read More »Archive-8032
Did you apply a borate treatment to the logs? If not, and you have not stained the logs you need to apply a good borate with a glycol base. It MUST be applied to bare wood for it to work. Shell Guard is a good one that you can get… Read More »Archive-8034
The best way is going to be to strip the finish off the logs and apply a good borate treatment. Shell Guard is a good choice since it is a glycol based product that dries slowly allowing it to soak into the wood deeper. You should wait at least 2… Read More »Archive-8036
Thanks Dave! I would NEVER use boric acid on a log home! You should first have the rotten logs replaced and then strip the entire house by corn cob blasting. It then needs to be treated with a borate (I think this is what you meant) and then stained and… Read More »Archive-8038
Perma Chink. You can purchase it at Timeless Wood Care Products by calling 800-564-2987.