Golden Eagle Log Homes Blog

Ted Krause of Golden Eagle Log Homes, gives us a tour of two beautiful Golden Eagle Log Homes.

Ted is a log home dealer in Minnesota for Golden Eagle Log Homes.

This question doesn’t come up too often, but it is important. On our 8″x8″ and 10″x10″ full logs, we supply a random assortment of 10′ to 16′ long logs. On our 8″ milled split logs, we supply 12′ to 16′ lengths. On our super round split logs, the logs are 8′ to 16′ long.

Log Preparation Procedures

Newly milled lumber often has a smooth, glossy surface from the planing process. This glossy surface can prevent the absorption of the finish and result in poor adhesion. Proper preparation as described below will help provide a porous surface that will adequately absorb the desired finish.

1. Wood should be dry-brushed using a brush with stiff bristles to remove loose dirt and fibers before preparation procedure.
2. Spray the surface with clean water to wet the wood.
3. Clean the surface with a solution of 1 quart of liquid bleach in 3 quarts of water. Apply this solution to the wood with a garden pump sprayer. Work from the bottom to top.
4. Let the solution sit on the wood for 15-20 minutes. During this period, scrub the surface with a hard bristle brush to help remove mill glaze. Do not let the solution dry on the wood. Keep it wet.
5. Power wash the cleaning solution from the wood with clean water using a power washer. To prevent damaging the wood, do not exceed 500 psi. The washer nozzle must be a maximum of 1 foot from the surface for full effectiveness. Rinse from the top down.
6. Sand all glossy patches with 80-120 grit sand paper.

Note: The wood must be completely dried out before staining.
On a full log home, the split log on gable ends, dormers and rim must weather for a period of time to blend with full log.

Coverage: 1st coat covers approx. 325 sq. ft., 2nd coat covers approx 425 sq. ft. (averages 375 sq. ft. /gal). Coverage for brushing & spraying is the same; however, you will need to add approx. 10% of mineral spirits when spraying to keep the nozzle from clogging.

SIKKENS APPLICATIONS

1. After proper drying, stain logs with first coat of Cetol log and siding.
2. Let dry 48 hours and caulk.
3. Apply second coat of Cetol log and siding.
4. Clean tools with paint thinner or mineral spirits.
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