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I can provide advice on the proper design, construction, maintenance, restoration, preservation, cleaning and waterproofing of log homes. Questions concerning proper cleaning, sealing, staining and waterproofing are within my area of expertise. My expertise includes new construction and existing log structures. Chinking application or restoration, log replacement and repair are also in my area of expertise.
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Travis, Since the cracks are very small I would think caulking will solve any possible problems. It sounds like the cracks have developed where the underlying sheetrock or backer board seams are, at
Tracy, No, there isn't because the stain you used is a semi-transparent, paint is a solid finish. The stain lets the character of the logs show through--knots, grain, etc. Paint will cover all of
Lee, I'm not sure what your circumstances are. Is the mold on the outside of the exterior wall or the inside of the exterior wall? Is there insulation in the wall, or will there be? Are you pressure
Sef, 1. Replace it with steel, wood, or fiberglass. 2. There isn't any real significant difference in termal values. I would suggest buying a high impact door designed to withstand hurricane wind
greg, It looks like the veneer is separating where it is glued to the edge of the door. this happens when the conditions are dry and the wood shrinks and pulls away from the wood it is glued to.
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