Log Home Restoration Media Blasting

Check out our latest media blasting video. This log home restoration consisted of removing Sikkens Cetol 23. It was only 3 years old and already peeling. Probably applied to wet logs, the only solution is to remove the finish and start over. Clean, bare, DRY wood is imperative for good adhesion of any finish, especially a film-forming sealer.

Log Home Restoration: Spring Cleaning Quick Tip

Now that the pollen is about over, its a good time to wash your log home. Be sure to do this at least once a year to remove any dirt, pollen, mildew and other contaminants. Keeping the logs clean will prolong the life of the finish dramatically. Dirty logs attract mildew, holds moisture and just plain look bad. Make sure the detergent used is compatable with your finish. If something too strong like dishwashing liquid is used it can actually remove some stains. Whatever you decide to use, be sure to start at the bottom and work up keeping the logs wet at all times. Light brushing may be needed but go easy. This to can damage the finish depending on what was used. Rinsing throughly is important so cleaning residue will not dry and streak the logs.  Cleaning a log home is not hard but care needs to be taken so the finish will look better when the job is done and not worse, For more tips on cleaning and restoration click here. 

Log Home Restoration: Deciding on a Color

The best way to know what a color is going to look like on your log home or in this case cedar siding,  is to brush on some wet samples. During this cedar siding home restoration, a section of the cedar siding was cleaned and allowed to dry. Then several stain samples were applied. This is the only good way to determine what a color is going to look like on your home. Pictures and paint chips are not a very accurate way to determine  colors. Each house is going to be different. The type and age of the wood will dictate the shade of a stain so to really know and be sure about the color, wet samples are the best way to determine what your house will look when a new finish is applied.

When this wall is stripped, the samples will be removed and a clean bare surface will be left perfect for applying a new finish. And you will know exactly how the new finish will look.

Log Home Restoration: Dedicated To Getting The Job Done!

Log home restoration has come a long way over the years with the advancement in technology.  Latex stains, synthetic chinking, aerial lifts, media blasting machines ect… all make the job more productive. But, sometimes you have to improvise. This log home was situated on a very steep hill with trees very close to the house. The homeowner did not want to cut back or disturb the trees and it was impossible to get a ladder or anything else in position to be able to access the corner.

So, up the tree we went!