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Other than going down each board, you would have to remove each board and put a bead along the edge before replace boards back to wall.

You may be able to drill a hole and then cut out what you need with a sawsall. If not a chain saw will do it.

You are going to have to do something with the Cabot’s in 3-5 years also, but when you do the maintenance coat, you will loose the original color because it is going to make it darker with each additional coat. You get what you pay for when it comes to… Read More »Archive-1420

Media blasting to be the best way, but is very messy for inside. You should remove the old mortar chinking and install latex Perma Chink with Grip Strip behind it. If you are interested in a bid call Mike at 866-670-3020.

I do not recommend filling the checks in logs. If you do they must be inspected 2 or 3 times per year for failure. Failure to do so will result in rotted logs. Call Dave at 800-564-2987. He will have the materials needed to fill them.

Not sure how dirty or black the logs are. You may get by with a LIGHT wash. If they are really bad then corn blasting would be in order. Be sure to apply a good borate like Shell Guard RTU before staining. Call 800-564-2987 for help and products.

You should be able to cut a hole just about anywhere. Would not recommend very close to the bottom of a window. There may be a building code in your on where it needs to be vented.

Yes, for the most part. Hard to say without seeing.

I do not. Bellaire Log Homes in MI used to make them many years ago. Try calling Town & Country Log Homes at 800-968-3178. They may be able to help or point you in the right direction. I had heard that they bought the rights to Bellaire Log Homes, but… Read More »Archive-1432

Repairing is a problem for match up with any latex chinking. It gets dirty over time and doesn’t come to true color for about 6-8 weeks after application. Patching with the chink is the best option. It will blend in with time. Not sure if I would paint since you… Read More »Archive-1434