Only if you can keep the logs high enough from the ground to avoid splashing. Decks are another area that need attention of gutters. Dormers that allow water to splash on a lower roof and splash up on the logs are a major area for problems. It is hard to… Read More »Archive-1778
If you do it right the first time and keep up on the maintenance, you can have a ”friendly” log home for many years. Most log home stains require some sort of attention (clear coat application) every 2-4 years. You should budget about $1 per Sq. Ft./ per year for… Read More »Archive-1780
Most latex stains for log homes are non-toxic. Go to the Perma Chink www.permachink.com website and you will be able to pull up all of the MSDS’s (material safety data sheets) for all of their products. As for ten years down the road, if I knew the future I would… Read More »Archive-1782
go to this web page for more information. http://www.timelesswoodcare.com/prod_preservatives.html
I would recommend Perma Chink. It has a clear coat that is applied over the stain to protect it every 3 years and does not darkenwith each application like Woodguard.
I would not recommend staining the back side, and it is less costly to stain the first year since you will have to clean the logs if you wait. Log Wash and Wood Renewfrom Perma Chink willhelp clean them if you do wait.
You shouldn’t have to corn cob blast unless it is black and/or moldy if it is new construction. You should first clean any rough spots by sanding, apply a borate treatment since it can only be applied when the wood is bare. To stain first or chink first is your… Read More »Archive-1790
Sand them.
You will need to fill the gaps with closed cell foam and then apply chink the the foam to fill the gaps. You can get the materials that you will need from Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987.
You should never fill any of them unless they are allowing wind, water or bugs to enter the interior of the home. If you do fill them they will need to be inspected 3-4 times per year for failure. They will dry out and form a hairline crack between the… Read More »Archive-1796