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Doug Fir will always turn dark. All wood does, Doug Fir just does it more and quickly. It sounds like you have Powder Post Beetle and it should be stripped to bare wood and have a good Borate solution applied.

It probably needs more than just a washing if it has sat that long. Corn cob blasted then Osborne brushed followed by a borate treatment. DO NOT use bleach. Call Dave at Timeless Wood Care Products for help and other suggestions on what to use. Stay away from the oils.… Read More »Archive-8304

Sorry, no.

Normally it would need to be ground first with 5” 50 grit angle grinder, then sanded with 80 grit orbital sander. Professionally expect to pay $50 to $75 per man hour plus materials. A 1,500 sq ft house would take a 3 man crew about a week to complete, not… Read More »Archive-8308

You need to find a new insurance company. For starters it wouldn’t really be a true log home, but rather a stick built home with wood siding which is done every day. Not sure where they are coming from with that statement. Also keep in mind that you are going… Read More »Archive-8310

I would recommend leaving it as is for the new owner to decide. Most people do not want painted logs

You need to talk to Cabot’s about your options.

Not sure what kind of info you need. You need to call Pittsburgh Paint distributor in your area.

You should try to contact someone that does foundations and see if they can help. If the wood was dry around the bottom I would say run a large bead of chink around it to seal.

You may try caulking a thin layer around the edge of the knot.