Quick Tip

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

During your log home restoration, if the existing stain is going to be removed by stripping or media blasting, it is highly recommended to apply a borate treatment. Borate is an excellent fungicide and insecticide that is applied to bare wood. Every log home should be treated if nothing more than as a safeguard. It is not that costly and the benifits will far outweigh that cost. Remember, it has to be applied to bare wood and usually requires two coats.

It is not a “cure all” but is another tool to stave off what could turn into costly repairs. Remember, log homes are high maintenance. Neglect is not an option.