Log homes in high altitudes and extreme seasonal temperature changes can cause structural problems.
P2S can help restore and protect your logs.
Log rot caused by years of snow piling up against the logs.
Half log replacement with new door.
Log checks filled and new Cetol 23 top coat applied.
When stain and uv protectant are improperly applied, premature weathering and log checks can occur.
To fix this problem you have to completely sand down the log and fill in all the log checks.
If you are using Pro Lux (Sikkins) products, make sure the Cetol 1 primer is applied first. Then follow up with Cetol 23 UV top coat. Pro Lux does make a log and siding all in one product that requires 2 coats.
Structural support log damaged by weather and improper staining techniques.
Step one is to reprime and top coat as described above.
The column is then wrapped in ice & water shield, Galvanized steel is placed around the column, sealed with caulking, then sprayed with 1 coat steel enamel primer and 2 coats steel enamel paint.
Because the logs are not perfectly round, make sure the tops and seams are completely sealed or water will get in behind the steel.