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If it has a stain on the logs you are looking at having to give it a LIGHT wash and a coat of the same kid of stain that is on it now every 3 to 4 years.

Shop Vac with a brush attachment is probably your best bet.

The slower the log dries the better. Maybe have it put into a kiln that is real slow.

Energy Seal from Perma Chink. Call 800-564-2987 to purchase. Only seal the chink lines where two logs lay together. As for the checks (cracks) in the logs only fill the ones that are running into a window, door or corner and are allowing wind, water or bugs to get inside.

I would not recommend covering the entire wall. I’m not familiar with the foam but it sounds like it would be OK to fill holes with.

You should wash with Log Wash first. There is no clear sealer that will work well. Avoid using any ”water seal” materials as they are high in paraffin and plant oils that will turn black over time. It would be better to just allow to turn gray and treat with… Read More »Archive-1108

Yes, run a bead of Energy seal along all of the chinking to seal.

Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. They will have some materials that should help you.

The foam needs to go away and then fill with Perma Chink.

You should call Timeless Wood Care products for this one. 800-564-2987