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Janemarie
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2019 05:59pm
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Hello dear friends, The cabin I got in December is sorely in need of an exterior maintenance, and I have found an Amish neighbor who will be doing it for me. He recommends Sikkens, and I have found an on-line source for it. I am thinking of doing it dark (like dark oak). What experiences do people have with various exterior protectors and what advice do you have?
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ICC
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2019 06:17pm
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What is the present finish-- painted, stained or ? What condition? Is it wood siding or something else?
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Janemarie
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2019 10:38pm
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It is a log cabin and appears to have perhaps been stained when it was built 23 years ago but now appears to be bare wood.
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mj1angier
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2019 11:25pm
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I would try to get a sample and try in hidden spot. The old finish might not play well with the new one or might look different when on logs.
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cluttonfred
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2019 05:03am - Edited by: cluttonfred
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You might take a look at Woodrich Timber Oil. I have no personal experience with it but it gets good reviews and certainly looks super easy to apply. Cabot makes something similar but I hear it is thicker and not so easy to apply.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjGK_SwNrhM
https://woodrichbrand.com/
Restore-A-Deck is a similar product that also gets good reviews and comes in an almost clear version if you want to minimize darkening of the wood.
https://www.restore-a-deck.com
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Brettny
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2019 07:30am
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I can tell you that you will not find a quality exterior stain at a big box store. I would also stay away from anything water based.
This is a rough cut picnic table i stained with TWP 1500 dark oak. You can see the water pooling on the Ash seat and bot so much on the pine top. Remember these are completly flat surfaces so some water absorbed is normal. This stuff went on very easily and you can re apply if needed. This is two coats and in the pic has been outside for about a month.
For your needs i would stay with something log siding specific. No deck stain and no furniture stain. Oil based is what you want, something that cleans up with mineral spirits.
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FishHog
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2019 08:28am
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I used sitkins on my boat and loved the stuff. Seems to last forever in the tough marine environment. That being said I would see what log cabin builders use
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zorro
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2019 09:13am
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I have had great success on several decks and small sheds with this stuff;
https://www.readyseal.com/
Goes on easy and really gives a great water barrier
Samples;
https://www.readyseal.com/product/ready-seal-sample-can-set-all-colors/
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hueyjazz
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2019 11:47am
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I can second the Readyseal. I've used it on my deck and shed and it seems to be pretty good stuff and holding up good for past three years but I'm not sure it's the right thing for log homes.
There's several products designed just for log homes but if the wood got weathered you may need to do more work than just staining. Is the wood graying anywhere? There's also the issue of the chinking you may want to look at if cabin hasn't been maintained.
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NorthRick
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# Posted: 26 Jun 2019 06:24pm
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Any remaining old finish needs to be completely removed first.
Sikkens makes several products. The SRD I've heard negative things about and would not use that. In contrast, their Cetol Log & Siding is supposed to be pretty good.
The Perma-chink products are also good from what I've heard.
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