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Restoring your Log or Wood Home
Somebody waited too long!! We won't point fingers, we'll just help you get it back to a beautiful condition. It's amazing to see the dramatic changes after a restoration project is complete. Some homes look like they should be bulldozed, but they come back looking brand new again. From rot repair, to preservatives and various prep methods, we have you covered to get this project underway. Looking for a pro? Visit our Contractor page
WARNING: Ensure Stain Compatibility with other Coatings/Chinking/Caulking
Did you know that some coatings that you use may contain non-drying oils or waxes and may prevent you from using chinking and caulking in the future? If you are not certain, ask a specialist about our compatibility testing, database of various stains and chemical ingredient review service.
CAUTION: Only use Log Products on Log Homes
We receive phone calls daily from people disappointed they bought a deck/fence /wood stain at a big box or hardware store and it failed early. Log's Ain't Wood and they behave much differently. You don't treat a 2x4 the same you way treat a log. You want a product specifically engineered to perform properly for your home. Would you rather save a hundred dollars on product? Or do the job twice as often??
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Restoring a Log Home Steps
Preparation is the most important part!
The most critical part to any project is the prep that goes into it. It can be tempting to take shortcuts here, but that usually results in regret. There are several different ways to prep a log home depending on the condition of the logs and if we are going over another coating or working with a raw log. Speak with one of our specialists and they will help you determine the best method for your particular project.
Log Wizard Debarking Chainsaw Attachment
Timber Pro Strip and Brite
Timber Pro Clean + Brite
CPR Log Cleaner & Brightener
CPR® Log Cleaner and Brightener brings your logs and wood back to life. CPR cleans and brightens bare logs and wood, and restores luster and vibrancy when used for routine log home maintenance. It’s a gentle log and wood home cleaner whose oxygenated bleach formula won’t weaken wood fibers. It effectively kills mold, mildew and fungus, while also removing dirt, dust, pollen and other surface contaminants. Use CPR in conjunction with power washing or media blasting to perfectly prepare wood surfaces before staining, or apply with a pump sprayer and rinse with a hose for routine maintenance..
Osborn® Brushes
Use these helpful tools so finish sanding won’t wear you out.
Osborn® brushes are the efficient and easy-to-use alternatives to everyday sandpaper. They make quick work of removing wood fuzz (called felting), and are gentle yet effective when used on hand-peeled logs and delicate wood fixtures that require a light touch. Osborn® brushes are also excellent for wood and log homes that must be prepped entirely by hand. Use these helpful tools so finish sanding won’t wear you out. View More InfoBuffy Pad System
Use these helpful tools so finish sanding won’t wear you out.
Sashco’s Buffy Pad system are the efficient and easy-to-use alternatives to everyday sandpaper. They make quick work of removing wood fuzz (called felting), and are gentle yet effective when used on hand-peeled logs and delicate wood fixtures that require a light touch.Use these helpful tools so finish sanding won’t wear you out.
Media Blasting
Preserving your Dream
We want your home to last multiple lifetimes. Log homes can easily last hundreds of years if they are properly maintained. Before you get to the staining and sealing, it is important to take this opportunity and apply some preservatives to keep the rot and bugs away. This is a very important, inexpensive and easy step to do, don’t miss it!
BORACOL 20-2
LOGDAWG
LogSavers
Sashco Color Fast Pre Stain
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Timber Pro Timber Seal Wood Sealer
Timber Pro Yard Treatment
Cobra Rods
Cobra Rods’ unique combination of copper and boron is potent yet safe.
Cobra™ Rods borate wood preservative rods help you prevent wood rot before it starts. They are necessary only in highly exposed logs and timbers that are easily prone to moisture and insect infiltration, both of which can compromise the structural integrity of your log home. Cobra Rods prevent rot and keep wood-ingesting insects from taking up residence... Cobra Rods’ unique combination of copper and boron is potent yet safe. North American utility companies trust Cobra™ Rods to extend the life of their wooden poles. Imagine how your log and timber home will benefit! View More InfoBorate Can-Bor Professional
Preserving your Dream
Log and wood homes that are left unprotected will deteriorate and rot. Water, sun, wind and snow must be protected against. A proper maintenance cycle will keep things simple and inexpensive….waiting too long can result in needing to remove the entire coating before staining. Each home gets different exposures and challenges and requires individual attention. Speak with one of our specialists and set your home up for success with a proper schedule.
Sashco Capture Log Stain
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Stain Calculator & More InfoSashco Cascade Exterior Clearcoat
Protect your Stain and Logs
You’ve applied Capture® Log Stain and your log home is now the perfect color – the one you always dreamed of. Now it’s time to apply Cascade® Clear Top Coat to help keep your log home in picture-perfect shape for years to come. Cascade’s sheen brings out the depth and character of the wood grain while minimizing color shifts in the Capture® Log Stain. Its easy-to-apply water-based formula makes routine maintenance simple and headache-free, so you get to spend more time enjoying log your home, not working on it. **Cascade MATTE (only Matte...not semi-gloss) stain requires heated shipping from Oct-April as it can’t freeze. Pickup is still available year round. Please contact us directly for shipping quote to add heat as it won’t calculate automatically.REQUEST FREE SAMPLES (click here)
Stain Calculator & View More InfoSashco Transformation Siding and Trim (Hybrid)
The best part is that Transformation Siding and Trim won’t peel.
Wood siding can be beautiful, but it usually screams “high maintenance.” Get Transformation Stain® Siding and Trim and give your ears the silence they deserve. Based on a stain formula that was originally created to withstand the extreme requirements of log homes, Transformation Stain® Siding and Trim wood siding stain is no stranger to high performance. It moves and flexes with the wood to maintain a protective coat that remains beautiful over time. The best part is that Transformation Siding and Trim won’t peel, which makes maintenance easy: a light power wash, followed by another coat of stain, and you’re done.REQUEST FREE SAMPLES (click here)
Stain Calculator & More InfoSashco Transformation Log and Timber (Oil Based)
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Stain Calculator & More InfoSikkens Cetol 1
Sikkens Cetol 23 Plus RE
Sikkens Cetol Log and Siding
Sikkens Cetol Maintenance RE
Sashco Color Fast Pre Stain
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Sashco Symphony Interior Clear Coat
Welcome home to Symphony Interior Clear Wood Finish®. It’s music to the eyes.
Enjoy the clean glow of wood with Symphony® interior clear wood finish. The wood of a finely-crafted cello creates a distinguished resonance, just as Symphony® works in harmony with the unique character of your logs and wood to reflect an atmosphere of cozy warmth and elegance. Symphony’s elastic yet scuff-resistant formula means hassle-free cleaning... Eyes can focus on the relaxing ambience, not on gathered dust. Welcome home to Symphony®. It’s music to the eyes.
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Timber Pro Log and Siding
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Stain CalculatorTimber Pro XP Stain
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Stain CalculatorSeal it up!
Keeping water, wind and bugs out is incredibly important to the enjoyment and longevity of your log or wood home. Logs go through extreme forces that make keeping joints tight challenging if not impossible. Proper log caulking or chink stretches and moves with the logs while keeping the seal. Be sure not to use silicone or spray foam on a log home and be cautious when choosing a stain to ensure that you will be able to use chinking and caulking on your home.
PRO TIP
You will hear us tell you to chink and seal last after you have stained. In most cases this is what should happen as when some of the water runs down the wall from the tooling process, it stains a raw log. This then requires sanding & can be a big job. Stain first & you can wipe it off with a rag instead.
Log Jam Chinking Canada
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Chinking Calculator & More InfoSashco Conceal Caulking
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**5 gallon pails are a special order. Sealant Calculator & More InfoSashco Log Builder Caulking
Log Builder sealant is specifically formulated to absorb most log movement.
In the 1970s, log home owners everywhere were discovering that logs are in constant dynamic motion. They came to Sashco for help, and a few years later, Log Builder® sealant was born. It’s the sealant specifically formulated to absorb most log movement. For over 20 years, Log Builder® has been the trusted sealant included in many manufacturer’s log home kits and packages. Its superior elasticity creates a tight seal that keeps out water, dust, bugs, and wind. **5 gallon pails are a special orderREQUEST FREE SAMPLES (click here)
Sealant Calculator & More InfoBulk Loading Guns
Bulk Loading Gun Follow Plate
Albion® slip-on follow plate makes loading the bulk loading guns easier. No threading makes for easy on and off Threaded rod makes removing the follow plate easy. Rubber gasket at outside rim works with both straight-sided and tapered pails.
Bulk Loading Gun Nozzles
Bulk Loading Gun Ring Cap
Bulk Loading Gun Pull Hook
Albion Bulk Gun Loading Cleaning Brush
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What our clients are Saying
We've owned our log home for over ten years and I have a pretty good understanding of maintenance and construction issues. I must say his knowledge, advice and service was excellent. I was most impressed with the immediate (same day) turn around on my order. I will certainly be doing business with Canada’s Log Home Store in the future.
Perfect !! We were forced to shop out of town, as Thunder Bay did not have what we needed...Not great. Luckily we came across this website "Canada's log home store" ..Wow impressed ! Bruce was fabulous, our product was shipped the same day. it arrived in 4 days. So happy. Do not hesitate to order from this company. Super happy .
Great customer service, I am hobby builder and ordered on a Saturday got an immediate response and was able to change the product format to get a quicker delivery. Product was very well packed and I am very satisfied.
Not only did he have great knowledge and experience, he took the time to really find out what my needs were to be sure that he was offering us the correct product. His friendly and supportive nature made doing business super easy - the prices were great - and the finished product was amazing! Definitely highly recommend them for any of your log home needs!
Very helpful and knowledgeable in finding me products I needed that where hard to find anywhere else. Shipped out right away and price was good. Good inventory/selection on website. Highly recommend for all log home owners.
Thanks for all the help and assistance. I highly recommend you to anyone with a log home. Your support through the entire restoration process is outstanding.