Log Home Restoration: On The Coast
- Recently Stripped
This log siding home is on the coast of North Carolina. An oil based stain was used. Later we determined that a clear topcoat would be beneficial because of the salt air. Although
- Oil Finish
the topcoat does form a film, in this case, it helps keep the salt from accumulating on the upward facing side of the logs. In such a harsh enviorment, a topcoat will be applied every year for two or three years. Then, it will be inspected to determine if additional coats will be applied and at what intervals.
Notice the 12″ piers supporting the home. Built 10 feet off the ground, it will take a strong storm tide to affect this structure. But considering it is only a few inches above sea level, not a bad idea.
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