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All I really know about bark intact logs is that they should be harvested in the dead of winter when most of the sap is down in the root of the tree. Bark Beetle can become an issue as well.

Not really sure. I normally do recommend it, but maybe soda blast it. Call Dave at 800-564-2987 for help maybe. He may have a product that will help.

You may have to sand the bad areas. You may want to try an Osborne Brush instead. As long as the whole house isn’t bad you shouldn’t have to sand the entire thing. You should use the same kind of stain for best results.

Any Cedar is going to be more resistant to rot than any Poplar. Poplar can be good, but it MUST be kept dry. I know what a Tulip Polar is, but have never heard of it in a log home.

Wash the logs with warm water and a little Murphy’s Oil Soap. Rinse with clear water and rag. Then wipe down with Liquid Gold.

No clear finish will last on the exterior. You need some sort of stain that will block the UV as much as possible. The darker the color the better. Any sort of finish will need some maintenance every 2-4 years, depending on exposure.

I would recommend Cypress.

Two is going to look best, but not a must. You should be using a Acrylic clear finish and not poly.

Wow, I would say you better remove the bark and sand them. There is probably mold spores under the bark that will cause problems later on if left and stained over. We have wrapped logs with bark after treating them with borate.

No way to get rid of them without stripping. The urethane may have linseed oil in it which would promote the black mold under the finish. The boards may have had some moisture in them still also. Even kiln dried boards, if used too soon after coming out of the… Read More »Archive-8420