Prepare Log For Free

From Gene Wengert, forum technical advisor: As a rule of thumb, there will be a measurable loss in four to six weeks of warm (over 50 F) weather. It is just a rule of thumb.

You should seal the ends within minutes after being cut down; you should not wait hours, and definitely not days! The drying time will vary depending on the wood species and thickness of the logs, but they will take at least one to two years to dry the longer you can leave them before you start building the better.

Wood Treatment Options For Log HomesAir- and Kiln-Drying the Logs.Borate Wood Treatments.Cleaning the Logs.Applying a Wood Preservative.Biocides.Pigmented Stains to Combat Damage from UV Rays.Topcoats and Finish Coatings.

A: Summary: Logs should be milled for drying as soon as possible, and the ends should be sealed as soon as they are felled. A bandsaw mill will create less waste than a chainsaw mill.They should be milled about 1/42033 over than your intended final thickness.

You should seal the ends within minutes after being cut down; you should not wait hours, and definitely not days! The drying time will vary depending on the wood species and thickness of the logs, but they will take at least one to two years to dry the longer you can leave them before you start building the better.

Some have said that it doesn't matter. In my experience, I have found that when chain-sawing wood, the wood is much easier to cut when the wood is green---the same for cutting green or seasoned wood on my table saw. I have never milled logs into lumber with a band-saw mill.

Brush solution on logs within 1 day of peeling, especially in warm weather. Preservative protection is especially de- sirable for the lowest two or three logs of a cabin. Logs can be treated when they are freshly peeled or after they have been air dried for some months.

How Do I Prepare My House For Staining?First, clean the wood thoroughly by using water to remove any dirt or mill glaze.After wetting the entire surface, use a solution of 2 oz.Next, let the TSP bleach/water solution sit on the wood for approximately 10-15 minutes, depending upon the severity of the discoloration.More items...

Cut down the number of trees that will be needed for the construction of the log home.Remove all the bark from the trees.Stack the logs in a warm, dry place for air curing.Put the logs into a kiln to complete the curing process.More items...

The drying time will vary depending on the wood species and thickness of the logs, but they will take at least one to two years to dry the longer you can leave them before you start building the better.