How to Seal Drafty Windows on Your Log Home
Stop drafty windows on your log home with this short and easy guide. Protect your investment and stay toasty!
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Chink Paint vs Chinking
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 […]
Why Wood Turns Gray If You Use a Clear Finish
“The bottom line is that if only clear coats are applied to exterior bare wood they provide only temporary protection against UV damage.” – Perma-Chink Systems Our customers often ask us for a clear finish that will protect their wood. The truth is, clear finishes may provide water repellency, resistance against mold and […]
Tips for Maintaining Your Wood Home
“Maintenance should not be viewed as a chore or just an expense, it should be considered as an investment in your home’s longevity and value. Properly cared for log homes will appreciate in value, rather than depreciate. “ -Tony Huddleston, Perma-Chink Systems. Wood homes require more maintenance than painted or vinyl sided homes. When […]
Helpful Hints for Winterizing Your Log Home
It’s October, and that means it’s time to winterize your log home. You may have cold weather already, or it could be just around the corner, but taking these simple steps to winterize now means your home will be protected before it gets too cold to bear! Inspect Your Logs If you have temperatures above […]
Quick Maintenance Checklist for Your Log Cabin
Take a moment to walk around your home. Here are some signs that your cabin may need a new coat of stain or caulking/chinking maintenance: Faded finish on South or West exterior walls Varying shades on top and bottom of logs Gray discoloration from weathering Blonde color around checks and cracks Gaps between caulking/chinking joints […]
Product Spotlight: Seal-Once™ Total Wood Protection-Breakthrough Technology in Wood Finishes
LogFinish.com has been in the wood finish business for nearly two decades. In all this time, there have been very few major product developments, despite changes in customer demand. We believe we have finally found a game changer! Seal-Once Total Wood Protection offers a state of the art approach to protecting wood surfaces. We have […]
Product Spotlight: Flame Retardant For Your Home
Wild fires were devastating to many homes, families and businesses all over the the United States last year. The following product spotlight focuses on Flame Seal’s Wood Seal™ Class A, a revolutionary product that can mean the difference between a home or business to return to or a pile of ashes. What is Flame Seal Wood […]
How to Pick the Best Exterior Stain or Finish for Your Log Cabin-Part 2
1. Have you treated your logs with a wood preservative? If not, you can use an all-in-one wood preservative and wood finish by applying Q8 Log Oil. Other finishes such as Sikkens Cetol Log and Siding, and Lifeline Ultra 2 and 7 require a borate wood preservative before applying the finish. 2. Are you […]
How to Pick the Best Exterior Stain or Finish for Your Log Cabin-Part 1
Over the years we have had one question that our clients have asked us over and over again. That question is “What is the best finish you have available?” In reality there is no “best finish”; there are many great finishes available. The real question is “What is the best finish for you and your […]