Log Cabin Abrasive Blasting
Log Cabin Abrasive Blasting Services
Restoring and protecting your log home starts with proper surface preparation. Over time, finishes break down, exposing your logs to the elements. Once this happens, moisture, UV rays, and pests can deteriorate the wood. Our blasting and sanding process efficiently removes failing finishes and prepares the surface for a new, long-lasting application. Whether you’re refinishing an older home or applying a finish for the first time, this step is critical to ensuring a smooth, clean, and properly prepared surface. Without proper preparation, new stains and sealants won’t adhere correctly, leading to premature failure. Our process removes dirt, old coatings, and damaged wood fibers, giving your logs a fresh start.
Our blasting process is similar to traditional sandblasting but uses specialized dry media that won’t introduce moisture to your logs. This eliminates the risk of mold, mildew, or rot, which can occur with wet stripping methods. By carefully selecting the right blasting media, we can remove deteriorating finishes without causing unnecessary damage to the wood, leaving behind a perfectly prepped surface for staining and sealing.
After blasting, we refine the surface using sanding techniques to remove any remaining residue and ensure an even texture. Once sanding is complete, we use Osborn brushes to knock down the “fur” that naturally rises on the wood. Blasting and sanding cause a slight profile to develop on the logs, and the grain rises as a result. Using Osborn brushes helps smooth out the surface, ensuring a consistent finish that enhances stain absorption and protects the integrity of the wood.
Customized to Meet Your Homes Needs
For certain log homes, chemical stripping may be a more suitable option than blasting. This method effectively removes deteriorating finishes without the abrasiveness of media blasting. The products we use are environmentally friendly and designed to break down old coatings without harming the wood. Once stripped, we perform a log washing process that slightly “felts” the wood surface, preparing it for an even application of stain or sealant.
Skipping or rushing this step can lead to adhesion issues, uneven staining, and long-term damage to your logs. Our expert team ensures that your home’s exterior is a clean, primed canvas ready for staining, sealing, and long-term protection.
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If you’ve noticed carpenter bee activity around your home or suspect an infestation, don’t wait until the damage becomes severe. Our expert team offers targeted carpenter bee treatment services, ensuring your log home remains protected from these destructive pests. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and implement a long-term solution to keep your home safe and sound.
