Log Home Restoration in High Point, NC Guilford County

Today, the restoration crew is in High Point, NC to restore a log home owned by, Cory S. Armando is the crew leader and upon arrival, he sets the crew up and starts 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 break down the old stain product. 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 a smooth 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 TWP Gold. The first coat will be applied on day three, and the second coat will be applied on the following day.