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 […]
Article is provided with the permission of Perma-Chink Systems, LLC. Energy Seal™ is specially formulated for sealing narrow gaps in log home joinery such as butt joints, window trims, door trim and corners. These gaps should be no larger than one inch wide. Energy Seal contains a fine aggregate that gives it a texture which […]
Summertime is fast approaching. Take a moment to review these tips for maintaining your deck so you can enjoy your time outside when the warm weather arrives. Clean 1. Clear the deck– Remove all deck furniture, grills and potted plants, etc. 2. Sweep – To prevent mildew and algae growth remove all loose dirt and […]
Logs and log siding come from trees. They are a natural product. The cause of wood rot is a fungi which grows rapidly in the presence of water that is trapped in wood. If proper measures are not taken to prevent rot, nature takes over. Wood shrinks and expands naturally. This regular occurrence is caused by […]
Carpenter Bees rarely cause structural damage to homes unless they have been drilling and nesting in the same wood for years at a time. More likely damage will happen when woodpeckers hear the Carpenter Bee larvae in the nests and then start to damage the wood in order to get at a tasty meal. Treatments […]
Freezing temperatures are here! In order to get the best value out of your product investment, know how to store your leftover or unused sealants and finishes during Winter. Here are some guidelines on storage: In general, it is best not to let any of of these products freeze. Though some sealants and finishes may […]