All homes require maintenance at some point in their life cycle. Just like conventional stick-built homes need to be scraped and repainted, log and timber homes (the same is true for decks and fences, for that matter) need to be re-stained periodically. Like fresh paint on conventional homes, stains, and regular maintenance help protect log and timber homes. In the end, proper, consistent maintenance will save you time, money, and headaches. It’s like the saying goes: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We’ve got you covered. These six maintenance tips will keep your log home looking like new!
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Transforming your wood requires proper application of stain, stain color sampling, and proper preparation (see related articles). With the wood grain highlighted and protected, your dull, gray, or unfinished yellow wood will become the home or deck your neighbor’s envy.
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Whether you’re building a new log home or simply restoring your existing log home, these wood staining tips will have you on your way to proper substrate preparation and application which mean greater longevity, better color, and better long-term performance.
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When it comes to choosing wood stain color for decks, logs or wood sided homes, the “what ifs” worry us. What if my wood turn gray and rot? What if termites start eating my cedar siding? What if I pick the wrong stain color and end up with an orange house? And the list goes on. Over the next few blog posts, we’ll give you some staining tips that will be covered through these step-by-step instructions that will make staining and maintaining your wood structure less worrisome and easier to enjoy:
#1 Sampling: To get the look you want, sample the stain on your wood.
#2 Prep: Proper prep starts you down the right path.
#3 Application: Proper application of a quality stain ensures long-term performance.
#4 Routine Maintenance: Reduce long-term costs, time and effort
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Caulk Cracks At Butt Joints Are No Joke (although saying that is pretty hilarious).
Cracked caulking in the butt joints of your siding happens every year, but what can you do about it? Here are some great caulking tips.
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Are you curious about how to caulk (like a pro!)? Check out these five easy steps for flawless caulking.
Watch this video for some easy-to-do caulking tips:
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Routine maintenance is a must for every homeowner. Knowing what to look for when undergoing a DIY home improvement project is half of the work. It’s never been easier to prevent costly repairs with these easy home maintenance tips. Download the handy checklist below to help you determine your caulking and exterior stain maintenance needs.
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Some people love Slab, a Sashco caulk product, so much, they had to dance about it before a Colorado Rockies game. (Thanks to Denver Flash Mob for helping Slab lovers in Denver express themselves.)
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The secret money saving tool with most any caulking job is backer rod.
Insert backer rod to create best joint design and save money on caulk.
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Insert backer rod to create best joint design and save money on caulk.
