Log Cabin Restoration in Sylva, NC, Jackson County

The Total Log Cabin Restoration crew is in Jackson County, Sylva, NC to clean and re-coat Nap P’s log cabin. The log home is in good shape and does not require a full restoration.

William 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.

This is a partial restoration, or also known as a maintenance cleaning and re-coat. Because we are not doing a full restoration, there is no need to strip off old product. the crew will be doing a full cleaning. The Total Log Cabin Restoration crew uses a three part cleaning agent that fights mold and mildew, as well as removes dirt and grime from the logs. The cleaning solution is applied with a sprayer, then rinsed with a pressure washing using only 800 psi. The low pressure will not damage logs.

The day after cleaning, and when the log home has had a chance to dry, the crew will inspect all the caulking, including the window and door frames. Fresh caulking will be applied where it is needed.

This log home is now ready to re-coat. The crew will apply one coat of Perma Chink - Clear Gloss. As an added measure of protection, the crew adds Bee Gone to the stain. This product is a treatment to combat against beetles and other insects that attack and eat the wood.

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.

When the sanding is complete, a Borate treatment is applied to prevent wood eating insects damaging the logs and, or trim.

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.

With no carpentry work needed on this job, the cabin is ready for the new stain application. This cabin will be re-coated using Silkens Natural Oak, gloss finish. The first coat will be applied on day three, and the second coat will be applied on day four.

Full Service Wood Restoration
Specializing in:

Repair & Restoration
Inspections & Maintenance
Pressure Washing
Chinking & Caulking
pH Level & Moisture Testing
Insect Prevention Treatment
Exterior & Interior Application
Deck Sealers & Stains