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We have a general maintenance and pre-finish cleaner called Log Wash that we feel is a very useful tool. It's called Log Wash. Log Wash is a concentrated that you mix with water. As opposed to bleach and other…"
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Black mold on logs
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I was wondering if anyone knows a product i can spray on the logs to to make the mold go away. I tried bleach in a small section but the stain went with it.DaveContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Piatz Mar 1.
LOG ROT
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I am going to remove some rot on a couple inches deap of a couple logs. Can anyone help with what company sells epoxy fillers and the way I go about it.DaveContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by david labaire Jul 6, 2011.
RUSTIC LOGS
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i HAVE A LOG HOME THAT WAS BUILT BY NEW ENGLAND LOG HOME. tHEY ARE NOW OUT OF BUSINESS. I'M LOOKING FOR LOGS OR SIDING THAT IS RUSTIC, HAND PEALED, WITH BRANCH CUT OFS HERE AND THERE. CAN ANYONE HELP…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Ayotte Jul 13, 2011.
Moisture inside windows
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I get moisture and ice on the windows inside. can I get help on the cause and the remedy? With the cold temps in vermont this week (-24), I could have skated on my windows.ThanksDaveContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Warren Jan 31, 2011.
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"Hi Dave,
I just wanted to explain to you a little bit about THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF CLEANERS.
Chlorine Bleach, Oxalic Acid, Sodium Percarbonate Bleach (Oxygen Bleach,) Trisodium Phosphate(TSP)
Their Respective Pros and ConsChlorine BleachPROS:…"
Colorado Log Home Finishing replied to david labaire's discussion Black mold on logs"Interesting that you bring up black mold. Just as of last year, 2012 Black Mold is on every single log home we look at in Colorado. I've been contemplating not so much how to get rid of it, as that is easy, blasting, sanding,…"
larry reed replied to david labaire's discussion Black mold on logs"When black molds hit my logs I followed what my friend told me and got a positive result. I damped the area with water and scrubbed it with borax. I didn't stop until I saw the the log free from black molds. I let it dry completely with an air…"
Michael Whalen replied to david labaire's discussion Black mold on logs"I agree, don't use any bleach, along with the reasons Wayne pointed out, it also leaves the wood an unnatural color as well as damage the wood. Here in Washington State, we have seen mold grow on anything and everything literally…"
Kevin Piatz replied to david labaire's discussion Black mold on logs"Hi Dave,
I just read that you had stained your home 2 years ago and that when you get your logs wet the water beads away. This makes me think that what you really need to do is contact the manufacturer of your finish. They should be able to tell you…"
david labaire replied to david labaire's discussion Black mold on logs"The finish was put on correctly 2 yrs ago and I sprayed water on it this week end and it beeds up like a waxed car."
Wayne Bell replied to david labaire's discussion Black mold on logs"Please DON't use Clorox... the chlorine portion of the bleach is hard on the wood. Oxygenated bleach lacks the chlorine and is must better.
BTW: the reason the black stuff (artilliary fungus) can grow on your wood is because the wood is…"
Michael Whalen replied to david labaire's discussion Black mold on logs"You can try Lovitt's Wood Cleaner/brightener, you can look at that product at www.lovittscoatings.com it can be diluted down to do all types of cleaning jobs on and around a log home."
CharisB replied to david labaire's discussion Black mold on logs"Dave -
Sodium percarbonate cleaners (oxygenated bleach) are pretty mild. We make one called CPR. There are others out there, found mostly in the laundry detergent aisle at your local grocery store. (OxyClean is a popular brand…"
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I was wondering if anyone knows a product i can spray on the logs to to make the mold go away. I tried bleach in a small section but the stain went with it.DaveSee More
david labaire replied to Alan Kousen's discussion Starting Out is an adventure"Where did you get the logs for your home? I have similar logs and am looking for a match. they look like yours
Dave"
david labaire replied to Tina's discussion Buying a 10 year old log home"Rot is a biggy. See how high the first row of logs is off the ground. 2 ft is a good clearance for splash back. See if it has gutters. Ever if it does, check out logs above decks for any rot. Most rot is hidden under the shell of the log. You can…"
david labaire replied to lynn anderson's discussion Best Place to retire in the Northeast"Built in 1989. It took a while but we found one that suited us. We took out the kitchen, and all the floors and subfloors because they had partical board. So we put all aged maple flooring in and a new kitchen. tile in kitchen and 2 baths."
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- david and doreen - landscape contractor and hair dresser. we live on Cape Cod , just purchased a 1200 sq ft log home in vermont
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- At 5:25pm on April 28, 2010, Dolly - Es Log Home Restorations said…
- Don't we all. Dolly
- At 8:05am on April 19, 2010, Dolly - Es Log Home Restorations said…
- Hi Dave & Doreen, Welcome to the neighborhood. Your house sounds lovely and hopefully you will enjoy it very much. If you should have any issues with
your home or any questions please look on my site and perhaps me along with
many others can help you. Dolly
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