Log Cabin Repair and Restore in Kinston, NC Lenoir County

Today, the crew is at the home site of Michelle W. to repair and restore her log home. This job has wood damage on the deck, and Mike the master carpenter is called in to work on the repairs.

Armando is the crew leader for this job, and the crew gets started on the preparation process. As with all the restoration jobs, the decks are cleared, and all furniture is removed, The gutter downspouts are also removed to protect them from stain as well as an easy access to the corner. of the home, All the exterior lighting will also be covered and taped to protect and prevent electrical shortage.

On the first day, the crew coats the logs with a stripping agent. The stripper is allowed to work its magic. Twenty minutes later, the stripping agent is washed off with the pressure washer. A member will then apply neutralizer to de-activate the stripper agent.

On the following day, after a night of drying time, the crew will sand down the logs to smooth the surface. This will give the logs a uniform look, as well as, prepare the surface for the new stain.

On the third day, the crew will inspect the caulking and replace as needed. The doors, windows are also inspected, and re-caulked in areas that are needed.

The damage on the decks have been caused from carpenter bees and woodpeckers. Mike will replace 13 (4x6) bottom rails, 2 (4x6 8 foot saw beams , and about 200 feet of deck boards. See the images below.

Finally, the cabin gets its first coat of TWP California Cedar and will get its second coat, on the following day. The trim is painted with a sage light green.

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