Log Home Restoration in Durham, NC, Wake County

Total Log Cabin Restoration crew is in Durham, NC, Wake County. to repair, strip, and re-coat Duke University’s log cabin. Marco 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.

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.

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.

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

the third day, after 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.

cabin is ready for the new stain application. This cabin will be stained with TWP Gold. The first coat will be applied on day three, and the second coat will be applied on day four.