The most frequent problem that we have seen year after year is film forming products that have failed. The costly removal process that must take place afterward, which affects the integrity of the logs from strippers and sanding. There is also the risk of rotting under the film forming product which is a problem not
Answer: We do not recommend using water-based/oil-based film forming finishes, such as varnishes and urethanes. These products are not suitable for exterior finishes due to ultraviolet radiation penetrating the transparent film and degrading the wood. Regardless of the number of coats, the finish will eventually become brittle and develop severe cracks, exposing the wood to
Answer: We do not recommend a water-based log finish as the first coat, because it swells the outer wood fiber, prohibiting the ultimate penetration when it is most needed. Try dropping water on toilet tissue, which is a byproduct of wood. Watch it swell. Then drop a small amount of Log-Gevity™ Log Stain & Stabilizer
Non-stabilized log Stabilized log Answer: Log-Gevity™ Stain & Stabilizer is fortified with both metallic UV inhibitors and zinc borates which prevent the process of ultraviolet radiation degradation and water repellants that prevent moisture intrusion. Note the photographs to the left that display a non-stabilized vs. stabilized log. For new logs, it is important to apply