Log Home Restoration: Sanding The Fascia

Log home restoration sometimes requires more than one stripping method. On this log home, we stripped multiple coats of latex paint from the fascia but there was still a tent left from the engrained pigment. #40 grit sandpaper on orbital sanders was used to remove the engrained pigment.  #40 grit paper will leave a somewhat rough profile ideal for penetrating stain to absorb. Sanding the wood smooth leaves the woodgrain tight not allowing the finish to penetrate properly therefore preforming poorly.