Proper maintenance and inspections will save you money by stopping any further damage and by eliminating future costly restoration charges. It is extremely important that all products are applied properly in order to maintain a long lasting finish that beautifies and protects your home. By having your home professionally maintained, you'll increase the value of your home by improving the appearance and preserving it for generations to come.

Process

Older or failed finishes are removed chemically or with media blasting. Then we neutralize the PH level of the logs as well as brighten them. Afterwards, we treat wood with a borate preservative that protects against rot and insect infestation. When the logs have dried, we test the moisture content to ensure that moisture levels are acceptable and the logs are ready to accept the stain. By having too high a moisture content, the stain is unable to penetrate properly which could lead to premature failure.

New construction or weathered logs that have turned grey and never had finish on them before are cleaned to remove UV damage, mold, mildew and contaminants. We then brighten the wood with our special blend of wood brightener to restore the natural color of the wood.

Some contractors achieve this by cob blasting the grey logs. This can easily change the grain in the wood and make them appear rough. We don't recommend that and there is no need to cob blast in this situation. Low pressure power washing does the job. We only use media blasting to remove stubborn finishes.

We've seen a great deal of confusion among home owners when it comes to choosing a finish. There are so many inferior and expensive products on the market that do not hold up well against the forces of nature and weather. Some last no longer than one year. Why do people keep using them? Good marketing.

We use only the top of the line stains and preservatives that have been tested for many years. We'll be glad to recommend a good finish for your home depending on your needs, climate, location, and color of choice.