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Log home built in late fall
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HiMy wife and I are having our log home built in Sept and will not be done until mid November. Will the new logs be ok until the weather gets warm enough to stain in the spring?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gregg & Robin Farley Sep 26, 2012.
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Gregg & Robin Farley replied to Greg Fields's discussion More insulation needed in roof"I would have one of the fasha bords taken off first before stripping the entire roof. That will tell you if there is any insulation between the T&G pine and the metal roof. There should be the T&G pine then 6" of ridged foam insulation…"
Gregg & Robin Farley replied to Pat Watters's discussion What Color to paint second floor of great room area"Why don't you cover it with tongue and groove knoty pine its not that expensive its about .50 to .70 cents a foot. That would look great."
Gregg & Robin Farley replied to Gregg & Robin Farley's discussion Log home built in late fall"Michael
I am still testing quite a few samples of different types of stains and finishes from different manufactures. Thanks for the information"
Michael Whalen replied to Gregg & Robin Farley's discussion Log home built in late fall"Gregg-
Lovitt's makes a great wood cleaner & brightener that comes in a packaged kit and covers 1000 sf for only 40 bucks, that would work great in the spring to clean, brighten, and prepare your wood for your wood stain. We recommend…"
Gregg & Robin Farley replied to Gregg & Robin Farley's discussion Log home built in late fall"KevinThank you for all the wood care samples. The literature is very informative. You have made the decision making alot easier. It looks like I will have alot of work to do next spring."
Gregg & Robin Farley replied to Gregg & Robin Farley's discussion Log home built in late fall"Terry
You can reach me at Greggfarley@comcast.net"
Gregg & Robin Farley replied to Gregg & Robin Farley's discussion Log home built in late fall"Terry
Thank you for the reply I just emailed you with my information."
Terry Tadysak replied to Gregg & Robin Farley's discussion Log home built in late fall"Send me your e-mail address and I will forward you my 'how to do' prepping and staining interior and exterior log homes. I can also give you a few important suggestions on construction choices if you have not yet started. ( overhangs 30…"
Gregg & Robin Farley replied to Gregg & Robin Farley's discussion Log home built in late fall"Kevin
Thanks for the reply I was just concerned because the winters can be a little rough in Upstate NY."
Kevin Piatz replied to Gregg & Robin Farley's discussion Log home built in late fall"Hi Gregg,
Most folks don't get around to staining and sealing right away and that's okay. Your wood can't change that much in a few months. There will however be some prep work invloved when you do get around to it. If you want to you…"
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