Log Cabin Restoration in Maple Hill, NC Pender County

Today the restoration crew is in Maple Hill NC. The restoration crew is here to do a full log cabin restoration for Vernelle D. William is the team leader and he’ll be running this crew for this job.

William directs the crew to start on the preparation process, 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.

With the log home and surrounding property prepared, William coats the logs with a stripping agent. The stripper is allowed to break down the old product. Twenty minutes later, the stripping agent is washed off with the pressure washer. A crew member will then apply neutralizer to de-activate the stripper agent.

On the following day, after the log home has had time to dry, the crew sands 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. When the sanding is complete, a Borate treatment is applied to prevent wood eating insects damaging the logs and, or trim.

Before any stain can be applied, the crew will inspect the caulking and replace as needed. The doors, windows are also inspected, and re-caulked in areas that are needed.

This log home does not need any carpentry work, and the cabin is now ready to apply the new stain. This cabin will get two coats of TWP California Cedar. The stain will be applied over two days., a day between each coat