Log Cabin Maintenance in Oxford, NC, Granville County

The Total Log Cabin Restoration crew is in Granville County, Oxford, NC to clean and re-coat Ben B’s log home. The log home is in good shape and does not require a full restoration.

Armando is the crew leader for this job, and the crew gets started on the preparation process. As with all the restoration jobs, the decks are cleared, and all furniture is removed, The gutter downspouts are also removed to protect them from stain as well as an easy access to the corner. of the home, All the exterior lighting will also be covered and taped to protect and prevent electrical shortage.

This is a partial restoration, or also known as a maintenance cleaning and re-coat. Because we are not doing a full restoration, there is no need to strip off old product. the crew will be doing a full cleaning. The Total Log Cabin Restoration crew uses a three part cleaning agent that fights mold and mildew, as well as removes dirt and grime from the logs. The cleaning solution is applied with a sprayer, then rinsed with a pressure washing using only 800 psi. The low pressure will not damage logs.

The day after cleaning, and when the log home has had a chance to dry, the crew will inspect all the caulking, including the window and door frames. Fresh caulking will be applied where it is needed.

This log home is now ready to re-coat. The crew will apply one coat of Cabot, Australian Timber Oil. As an added measure of protection, the crew adds Bee Gone to the stain. This product is a treatment to combat against beetles and other insects that attack and eat the wood.