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Al"
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TWP Stains
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Builder wants us to consider TWP stain for our exterior.He used it for 20 yrs. in California. We're in Maine. Any good or bad experiences? Thanks, AlContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by al cayot May 18.
Log post vs. Steel Post
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Building a 32 x 36 stick built, log sided chalet style home in Maine. Builder says the one post I need to support the laminated ridge has to be a steel post-to be surrounded in wood vs. a log post…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Waterman Oct 11, 2012.
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Colorado Log Home Finishing replied to al cayot's discussion TWP Stains"I've used TWP, it works very well if you follow the instructions. Most importantly with and oil finish is to start with clean / bare wood.
http://loghomemaintenance.co for photos of how we perform our Log Home Maintenance projects…"
John Sanders replied to al cayot's discussion TWP Stains"Al,
I guess it really depends on your budget and what you are trying to accomplish. TWP is an oil based stain that is relatively inexpensive but it may not hold up as long as you would like and it may present some adhesion issues if you are…"
Patty Lovett replied to al cayot's discussion TWP Stains"We used it and love it. We in NW Montana where humidity is not much of a problem. It's been two years, still looks good the only parts that need to be coated again are the horizontal exposed parts of the deck and stairs. We…"
al cayot posted a discussionTWP Stains
Builder wants us to consider TWP stain for our exterior.He used it for 20 yrs. in California. We're in Maine. Any good or bad experiences? Thanks, AlSee More
Casto Cedar Log Homes commented on al cayot's blog post Retirement Dream pgs.58-61 What stain used?"Al,
Sashco products are the best hands down. I have applied them all and there is no comparison. Go with the Capture system on the exterior and add M-1 Advanced Mildewcide in all coats to keep it beautiful. The…"
al cayot posted a blog postRetirement Dream pgs.58-61 of February 2013 LogHome Living What stain used?
We're interested in the exterior and interior stain seen in this article for our home. Any help would be appreciated.AlSee More
Eric Waterman replied to al cayot's discussion Log post vs. Steel Post"Hi Al,
We have several builders that we can refer you towards that are in the Bangor-Hampden area. Feel free to send me an email and I will share that information with you. If you are passing through the Portland area, stop by for a…"
al cayot replied to al cayot's discussion Log post vs. Steel Post"Thanks Chris,All help appreciated. My builders are great carpenters but in the design dept. not so strong, though initially they thought they could handle this.Local lumber supplier has revamped their drawings to the tune of $30,000.00. Our budget…"
Chris Wood replied to al cayot's discussion Log post vs. Steel Post"This is a simple engineering issue. Assuming one central ridge post, tributary area is 16x18 x 55 lbs/square foot (40 Psf live + 15 Psf dead) = 15840 lbs. will the diameter of your "tree" and the species handle this weight? Depending on…"
al cayot posted a discussionLog post vs. Steel Post
Building a 32 x 36 stick built, log sided chalet style home in Maine. Builder says the one post I need to support the laminated ridge has to be a steel post-to be surrounded in wood vs. a log post [purlin]. Any thoughts? Seems like I've seen more substantial structures using only logs. Thanks Al, a newbieSee More
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- retired teacher,small log home to be moved and replaced by stick built log sided home in Maine
- Are you lucky enough to be living in a log home?
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Retirement Dream pgs.58-61 of February 2013 LogHome Living What stain used?
We're interested in the exterior and interior stain seen in this article for our home. Any help would be appreciated.
Al
Posted on February 9, 2013 at 6:35pm — 1 Comment
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