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The Importance of prepping your wood with the right coating

Posted by Staff on 8/31/2023 to

Your new deck, shed or door looks great! Now it just needs a coat of paint. Before you paint it, however, it’s of the utmost importance that you prepare the wood with some kind of wood coating or wood stains that provide an extra layer of protection and professionalism. Otherwise, that beautiful new feature of your home is going to become a regrettable eyesore in short order.

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Should I consider chinking my log home?

Posted by Michael Whalen on 7/25/2023 to

Should I consider chinking my log home? Proper log home maintenance doesn't just require regular staining . When you want to preserve a log home's integrity and appearance, you have to maintain its chinking as well. Chinking keeps bugs,

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How to maintain industrial coatings over time

Posted by Michael Whalen on 7/6/2023 to

Tips for Properly Maintaining Industrial Coatings The world is not a hospitable place for industrial equipment. The atmosphere contains about 3,100 cubic miles of water, any amount of which can tarnish or at least corrode

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Understanding the differences in wood stains, wood finishes, and preservers.

Posted by Michael Whalen on 5/17/2023 to Wood Stain Application Tips

Understanding the Different Types of Wood Coatings and Their Uses -There are a number of different types of wood coatings. Each has its own purpose, and may be used independently or in combination with other coatings. Whether you are building a new

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Using powder coating processes along with a quality wood stain on log homes

Posted by Michael Whalen on 4/25/2023 to

The Benefits of Using Powder Coatings for Architectural Applications Since its introduction in the 1960s, powder coating has become popular for a wide variety of applications. It currently represents over 15% of the

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How to Choose The Right Wood Coatings for Industrial Applications

Posted by Michael Whalen on 3/21/2023 to

Many people assume wood no longer serves many industrial purposes – but that couldn't be further from the truth. While some primitive materials such as bone and hide seldom find their way into industrial usage in the 21st century, wood's great strength, affordability and versatility make it a perfect material to facilitate a wide range of industrial applications.

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How to keep your log home interior in great shape year after year

Posted by Michael Whalen on 2/27/2023 to Log Home Maintenance

How to Refresh Your Cabin Interior

The cabin is the quintessential American place of residence. Abraham Lincoln was born in a humble log cabin at Sinking Springs Farm. Teddy Roosevelt retreated to Maltese Cross Cabin to revive his soul after his mother and his first wife both died on Valentine's Day in 1884. And where did Henry David Thoreau pen Civil Disobedience, one of the most important essays ever contributed to the worldwide democratic tradition? Why, nowhere else but the cabin he built by the shore of Walden Pond, of course.

It's only fitting that you – yet another great American – should own a cabin as well. But maintaining your rustic abode doesn't simply require refreshing its exterior every now and so often. If you want your cabin to look great and last as long as possible, then you've also got to give its interior regular TLC.