Questions we hear most

It depends on the wall area, the condition of the existing finish, how much repair the logs need, access (height, slopes, landscaping) and the finish system. That’s why we don’t price from photos. After a free inspection you get a written scope broken down wall by wall, so you can see where the cost comes from and choose what to do now and what can wait.

The biggest factors are: total square footage of log surface; how the old finish comes off (washing is less work than blasting through several coats); the amount of rot repair or log replacement; how much chinking and check sealing is needed; access and staging for tall walls; and the finish system. Catching problems early through maintenance is always the cheapest path.

Yes. The first inspection and written scope are free, with no obligation. If you join a care plan, yearly Checkups are included in the plan.

Late spring through early fall. Stripping and staining need dry weather, logs that read under 19% moisture, and temperatures within the finish manufacturer’s range, usually about 40–90°F with no rain or heavy dew. Inspections happen year-round, and booking one over the winter is the best way to get a spot early in the season.

A maintenance wash and topcoat can take a few days. A full restoration, with stripping, repairs, borate, sealing and staining, typically takes one to three weeks for an average home, depending on size, repair work and weather. Drying time between stripping and finishing is built into the schedule.

Usually, yes. We test colors on your actual logs, not a sample card, and adjust until you approve. Keep in mind that freshly stripped wood is lighter than weathered wood, so the same product can look different on bare logs. We record the product, color and batch so future maintenance matches.

Logs hold a lot of moisture and need to release it. Paint and many deck products form a film that traps that moisture inside, which leads to peeling, discoloration and rot underneath. Log-specific finish systems are designed to block UV and water while still letting the wood breathe.

No. Most clients aren’t home for the whole job. We’ll need access to water and power outlets, a clear path around the house, and windows kept closed during stripping and staining. We’ll walk through the plan with you before we start and keep you updated as each wall is done.

Yes, when it’s done with care. We mask windows, doors, vents and fixtures, and set pressure and media by test patch so we strip finish without damaging the logs. We ask that people and pets stay inside or away from the work area during blasting, and we clean up media each day and at the end of the job.

Inspect yearly. Sun-facing south and west walls typically need a maintenance topcoat every 3–5 years. Shaded walls often go longer. Caulk and chinking should be checked every year, since logs move with the seasons. Keeping up with maintenance means you should rarely, if ever, need another full strip.