If you decide to fill them only fill the ones that are facing up. Put a backer foam in the crack and then fill it with Energy Seal. You will need to inspect these twice every year for separation from the wood. If a hair line crack appears repair it… Read More »Archive-1858
The best way would be to corn cob blast and then re-stain.
Most people want the stuff removed! I would try calling Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. They may have a source for this product. Unless your log home is from 1800’s I would guess that what you really have is ”oakum” which is a hemp material saturated with tar or… Read More »Archive-1862
In answer to one of your questions,new chinkwould stick to the old chink just fine. You have two options in my opinion. You good completely rechink the whole house, but I would not take out the old, just a nice, even thin coat over the old will reseal the house… Read More »Archive-1864
A lot of times your log home can leak on the complete opposite end of the wallthat it is leaking on the interior. The milled logs typically have a grove in the top that allows water to channel down the length of the wall. Check all of your exterior corners… Read More »Archive-1866
If you are just going to remove the rot, you need to get all of it back to good wood. I would then recommend that you apply a liberal amount of borate to help slow down this rot. Being that it is in the corner, the best thing would be… Read More »Archive-1868
No on the foam. You should have the exterior completely caulked to seal the home up. A good professional will be able to get into those hard to reach spots. The foam, if not completely covered to the weather will draw moisture and cause log rot. NEVER use the foam… Read More »Archive-1870
You may be able to chink right on top of the existing burlap. As for the log rot, you need to have that taken care of right away since it is only going to get worse and spread to other logs close by. Call Ryan at 877-788-5647 to discuss the… Read More »Archive-1872
Call Timeless Wood Care Products for help in regfard to product concerns. If you wouyld like a bid for this work call Mike at 866-670-3020.
No. As long as it is fairly new and still adhereing to the wood it will be OK. Call M&M Log Home Care at 866-670-3020 for more information.