How to Repair Large Voids in Logs
Neglected log homes develop sections of logs that have deep pockets of decayed wood that is either very soft or loose and crumbly. If caught early ...
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How to Repair Peeled Spots
We occasionally get calls about repairing spots of finish that have peeled from logs, handrails, etc. In most cases the peeling is associated with ...
Read morePeeling Issues on Logs and Siding
While we call our pigmented finishes "stains" in reality they behave more like water-based paints than they do like traditional oil-based stains. T...
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For the best performance and longest lasting beauty LIFELINE finishes should only be applied to bare wood surfaces or an existing LIFELINE finish t...
Read moreHow to Seal Checks in Logs and Siding
It is virtually impossible to prevent logs from developing cracks and checks as they age and dry. That's because as a large piece of wood seasons, ...
Read moreMaintenance Coats of Finish
The most important thing that you can do to help maintain the finish of your log home is to keep it clean. A washing with Log Wash a couple times a...
Read moreThe Dynamics of Weathering
Many log home owners are under the impression that the winter months are hard on their logs and finishes. To some extent that's true in cold climat...
Read moreHOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT FOR CARPENTER BEES
Carpenter Bees Carpenter bees are big black solitary bees that look similar to bumble bees but have bare, shiny backs whereas a bumble bee's bac...
Read morePressure Washing
Wood cells are shaped like soda straws. As the wood dries the cells get narrower and the "valves" between the cells close. Since the cells run lo...
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