Here is a guest post from our friends over at Perma-Chink Systems, one of our oldest suppliers ~ The LogFinish Team The most important decision you will make is choosing the right sealant for your log or timber home. Many sealing problems are attributed to the caulking material itself, and most often the proper sealant […]
Stop drafty windows on your log home with this short and easy guide. Protect your investment and stay toasty!
Article content courtesy of Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. Many log home manufacturers offer squared log homes with cosmetic chink joints. Although some owners of these style homes ignore these cosmetic joints and just stain over them, others like the look of a chink style home which may be the reason that they bought the home in […]
Below you will find an alphabetized list of terms with definitions that are related to all things associated with log home products and maintenance. Knowledge is powerful! We hope the definitions help you when talking with contractors, researching products online, and when you call us at LogFinish.com. ACRYLIC: A type of synthetic polymer used as […]
Article content courtesy Perma-Chink Systems, LLC It is virtually impossible to prevent logs from developing cracks and checks as they age and dry. That’s because as a large piece of wood seasons, mechanical stresses build up until the surface stress becomes so great that the wood cracks. We call these stress cracks “checks.” Do checks need to […]
Article content provided by Perma-Chink Systems, LLC. When it comes to ordering sealants like Perma-Chink or Energy Seal there are two dimensions that you need to know in order to determine how much product you will need: the width of the gaps or joints that you want to seal the cumulative length (linear feet) of the […]
Hiring a contractor to restore, clean or stain your log home can often be overwhelming. Below is a list of questions to help guide you through the process of selecting a contractor for your log home. As a rule of thumb, ask these questions of at least two contractors and obtain at least two references […]
The best strategy when treating wood rot is to remove the rotted areas. See the options below for repairing wood rot. For logs with significant rot damage (50% or more): If a log on your home is more than 50% eaten away by rot, the structural integrity of the home has been compromised and it […]
Wood ReNew is a safe, effective cleaner designed to remove mill glaze, mold, mildew, dirt and UV graying from wood surfaces. If you are planning on applying finish to bare wood that is weathered or has extensive mill glaze and you have chosen Perma-Chink exterior finishes, consider using Wood ReNew. Wood ReNew contains a thickener […]
Outlast KleenStart is part of CTA Products Group that manufactures Outlast Q8 Log Oil. Outlast KleenStart is gentle to wood fibers unlike harsh chlorine treatments. Great for anything wood or vinyl that requires deep down cleaning or brightening. Outlast KleenStart is the preferred cleaner on new construction when Outlast Q8 Log Oil will be applied […]