"As mentioned previously, this isn't a structural issue. Looks like Permachink's walnut energy seal and backer rod would be perfect fix. The color of the "caulking" needs to be close, then the top coat of the stain blends it…"
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Checks: How large is too large?
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Last year I took a job to help a client replace his deck columns. He had some rotting vertical logs that needed replacing. We are not a log home builder so I requested advice from a log home…Continue
Tags: fir, cracking, caulking, checks
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Wood Oct 8, 2012.
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Kent Kaufman replied to Kent Kaufman's discussion Checks: How large is too large?"Thanks Raymond! I called another local supplier and received a similar answer. I did get much more detailed and professional information than the original supplier gave me though. It felt much more like it…"
"I don't know what your provider's policies are, but I will say this. In this industry, hand hewn logs for columns are rarely completely finished drying at installation. It's not tragic, but some adjustments have to be made during…"
Kent Kaufman replied to Kent Kaufman's discussion Checks: How large is too large?"This makes sense, I am not sure what product he used to paint it, but it almost seems more like a solid body stain. I imagine that still seals the pores like a paint.
What is the typical drying process for a log? Are they put in a kiln…"
"Checking is certainly normal, however, the columns appear to be checked more than normal. The paint is the main cause for this. The 20% moisture thing can be deceiving in timbers and logs, as the tester prongs usually only go an inch or two…"
Kent Kaufman posted a discussionChecks: How large is too large?
Last year I took a job to help a client replace his deck columns. He had some rotting vertical logs that needed replacing. We are not a log home builder so I requested advice from a log home company here in Oregon. He sold us Fir logs as we are in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and Pine will not hold up to the weather. I requested logs that had been dried sufficiently so we wouldn't have shrinkage issues, but was relying on his help. I was told the logs were at 20% moisture content. They…See More
Dolly - Es Log Home Restorations left a comment for Kent Kaufman"Hi Kent and welcome to the neighborhood. Dolly"
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- At 6:44pm on January 25, 2011, Dolly - Es Log Home Restorations said…
- Hi Kent and welcome to the neighborhood. Dolly
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