Like any other house are exposed to the elements, wooden houses are not maintenance-free, nor are they absolute killers to take care of. I do not think it would be an exaggeration to say that the early years of his labor demand significantly more than your standard-issue house - unless, of course, you can afford to pay someone to do the job for you! Preparation of logs and priming the patches are critical to the long-term success of your protective wall. But once the initial workis made, maintenance is routine, and I would guess, wooden houses are a little 'lighter than other wooden buildings maintenance. After all, it is not necessary to remove the stain between layers.
LOG PREPARATION: The construction sites in a sea of mud in a short period of time. The soil is disturbed and there is no grass to hold the dirt together (or absorb the rain). You will find that the first few logs are absolutely pristine, but the walls are morefallen logs more to get the burrs, or even as a springboard for the driest places (such as the Port-a-potty) are used. Once the house has to be the first minutes of a point can be washed ... inside and out.
Making interior cleaning in the right order does not come to us - especially since the strains were constructed during the winter. In our case, the timing was all wrong and you really want to wash the interior walls, before the finished floor is laid, and before the insulation basementinstalled under the floor decking. We have not done, and we had our wall washing with a Shop-Vac follow to get rid of all the water ... what a mess!
It 'been recommended to use a mix of one part bleach and four parts of trisodium phosphate. We removed with a brush and rinsed off. Some people recommend a high-pressure cleaner for the exterior walls, but you should be careful to use and apply with a fan tip to avoid damaging the logs. Experts recommend that corn-rays, but theseis not an expense most of us can afford. If you do a power washer is a good idea to follow up with a shop vacuum cleaner and vacuum out the water that is inside the pool controls, so that the logs do not sit out of the water in saturated cracks. However achieved, it will take one or more days to dry completely, depending on the weather.
Once the logs are dry, you should use a borate treatment before applying the patch. The borate is not only an insecticide, but also protectsagainst tooth decay. Usually as a powder and mixed with water and sprayed onto a common garden sprayer. Make sure there is no rain in the application of the stain and Borat, or Borat will probably wash.
Colour: All patches are not equal. There is a big difference in performance between the best and the worst, so make sure you do not try to compromise to save the stain - you pay for it later. A top coat does not work for protocols, you shouldwith a product that is specifically designed for wooden houses, and you will not find at your local store. For a good brand, the budget of $ 250 for 5-gal pails. Our 2400 square-foot house is about 5 buckets first. Most of the patches must be applied in two or three layers, so make sure your painter knows that if you bid. You want to get out as soon as possible after the stain is built home, it's amazing how quickly the logs will display standard gray.
Thena "maintenance coat" of stain must be applied every 2-5 years depending on exposure. Restaino not normally have the whole house at once. You'll see, lighten the color as the stain is wearing thin - lacking a better word. If you are unsure if a new coat of paint is needed, a tube leading to the wall and see if the water pearls. If not, then you're probably ready for another coat. And no, it is not necessary to strip the old stain first, if it has not been overlooked andshows signs of crumbling and epidemics. If your walls went 10 years without a second layer, you can have explosive corn and start over. In this case, consult a doctor.
Railing systems: The weak link is the log of each house rail system - especially on a bridge in sight. The joints between the rails and spindles must be carefully sealed, and find many more controls in the type of railing to see the small possibility of rain in the rail system can change the color shouldeach year. Make sure the water does not drip on the railing, gutters are a must.
Seal: It 'a personal choice if the seal exterior of your log house, but common sense would tell us that this is a good policy to block the elements. There are specific sealants for wood houses, stay flexible, designed for normal expansion and contraction. The first year, it is recommended to all controls, the caulk will appear on the upper curve of the log fileSurface where rain may collect. These sealants will have a place, they tend to blend in after the house has reached equilibrium with the surrounding environment, the test set.
Insects: You can read more about insects in my LOG HOMES vs. INSECTS Article: What to watch. In most cases there are visual indications of a problem insects. Believes that a policy for your home in the spring and autumn, and be sure to keep your walls free of leaves, dry leaves, shrubs, etc.should be planted a minimum of 2 meters away from the walls. Do not stack firewood against the wall, or anything else, a home for unwanted creatures, six-legged or four legged ones can offer.
In conclusion, the maintenance log of your home should be routine, and the best defense is a watchful eye for anomalies. Discoloration of the curve probably means water dripped on it. A pile of sawdust probably means an insect boring. Holes in the protocol, no matter how small,are a red flag. These are the kinds of things he had to find a home. And after you have your test, relax on the terrace and enjoy your home ... You deserve it.
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