Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Corn Blasting inside Log Home Restoration

By Lewis Moore


Log servicing is really a must in log home restoration. After a while and insufficient maintenance, the finish on a log home will break down, leaving the raw timber exposed to the elements. Deterioration made by the sun and other weather conditions may cause the wood logs to turn gray or dark and begin to breakdown. The lack of protection from the elements is the most typical type of deterioration we see with log homes. If ever the condition is not cared for the timber will quickly rot. There are also a lot of homes that haven't been sealed correctly and have allowed energy loss while allowing bugs to take up residence! Some bugs, if allowed to go un-checked, can encourage the decaying procedure of nearly every log construction. The chinking will keep to the log work and permit the logs to shift while they expand and contract.

Whenever undertaking a log house restoration task, you should do things correct to prevent having to do them again a short time later on. By properly getting rid of a declining finish, you can be sure that the new finish will stick well and safeguard your house as it is meant to do. Cob blasting as well as refinishing the log home is a powerful way to protect and enhance your investment. If you're like most people, your home is one of your biggest investments you'll ever make. And just like any expense, it must be cared for and properly taken care of. By properly getting rid of faltering surface finishes and applying a fresh new finish, the home's real elegance can shine and is going to be worth much more.

Corn cob blast media is the most effective blast media for cleaning log homes without damaging the wooden surface. It is practically free of dust, is naturally degradable and highly cost effective. Corn cob media is available in 5 different grit sizes from extra fine to extra coarse. The grit size as well as quantity needed for log home blasting depends on a number of aspects: Circumstance of wooden logs to be cleaned; Surface area to be blasted - dimensions and interior vs. exterior application; and Level of cleansing needed.

Cob blasting is a device to uncover fresh timber and restore its original beauty. It can be used on cedar or wood siding, get rid of unsightly stains, and finishes without causing harm to the wood. Cob blasting creates only minimum dust, so containment isn't a primary concern and any grit that's left once the blasting is complete makes for good mulch. Corn cob media will not etch glass, so it's also safe to use close to and around windows. For security reasons, deal with the log home blasting apparatus as you would the wand at a car wash. Don't point the nozzle at people, creatures or plant life and be certain to use your glasses to protect your eyes.

Log home restoration and maintenance means being aware what to do and when to do it. You can also have custom log highlights, stairs, milling, elements and much more for your log home, for that genuine feel of rustic living.




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