Northern White Cedar "Smell issues?" 1 Reply

We are getting close to making a decision to go with a Northern White Cedar as our log choice we love the rot & insect resistance as well as its propensity to shrink less, etc.  Our concern is that we have seen on various sites that cedar homes may have a very strong, overpowering smell though.  Our questions are these for anyone that actually has a Northern White (not red) Cedar home and/or direct experience with them over a period of time: 1st Question:Is there a strong smell specifically…Continue

Started by JR in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Colorado Log Home Finishing yesterday.

Sanding disk question 14 Replies

After lots of reasearch and questions I have begun refinishing my home.  It is roughly 2500 square feet of log surface area, and is made from D profile tongue and groove yellow pine logs.  It was previously stained with Woodguard and then painted over, and then neglected.  Surprisingly the wood is in relatively good condition.  I am going to apply Sashco Transformation and will be taking it down to bare wood before applying the stain.   I asked on an earlier post about smoothing out the deep…Continue

Started by Brent C. in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Brent C. on Tuesday.

Looking for a builder in No. Calif gold country 4 Replies

As we continue to plan (boy this takes forever), I need to find a log home builder for Northern California Tuolumne County.  We had one lined up, but he quoted extremely high and we're told sometimes builders do that when they really don't want the job.  We had another one lined up, but she's recently moved from the area.  Would love to find someone who can build us this home!Continue

Started by Cynthia Gugg in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Cynthia Gugg on Tuesday.

Afer I sand.... 4 Replies

What is the best way to clean the saw dust off the logs after sanding before I stain? Thanks,BrentContinue

Started by Brent C. in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Colorado Log Home Finishing on Saturday.

Finally Done 3 Replies

Hello Everyone,Well, it's been awhile since my last post and thought I'd keep everyone up dated on our progress.  After about a year of construction and about 25% over budget we are finally complete with our project.  I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone might have while the pain is still fresh in my brain.Regards,DaveContinue

Started by Dave Schmitt in Just For Fun. Last reply by Mitch & Rene Jones Feb 28.

Colorado Log Home Maintenance (970) 368 2308

Do you own a log home in Colorado?  You will eventually need Log Home Finishing (970) 368 2308.  We specialize in log and wood sided home maintenance.  Walnut shell media blasting, pressure washing, staining, and chinking are the main services that we offer to clean and prep your wood prior to applying finish.  What makes Log Home Finishing unique is our dedication to prep work.  The other guy shows up and starts applying stain the first…Continue

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Started by Colorado Log Home Finishing in Building and Maintenance Issues Feb 21.

Need experienced chinker/caulker in northeast Texas. 34 Replies

Anybody know of an experienced chinker/caulker for log cabins in Northeast Texas? I have three log cabins erected at the same location & need the chinking done. …Continue

Started by Mark Francis in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Mark Francis Feb 21.

What I would like to see discussed in the magazines . . . 36 Replies

What a great idea! - thanks for asking for our input. I would like to see some information/articles/discussions on the following topics:1. land loans and construction loans - pros and cons of combining the two, how to find a knowledgeable loan company for either/both, and how to finance in these trying times. Also what to expect when negotiating land and/or construction loans. It is clear that many banks do not understand this process - where does one go for help?2. Bathrooms - where to locate…Continue

Started by Dee in From the Editors. Last reply by Jeff Switzerland Feb 16.