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Pressure washing is often marketed as a quick and inexpensive way to “clean” a log home. For conventional siding, it can be useful. For log homes, however, pressure washing frequently causes more harm than good—and in many cases, it accelerates…
Caulking is one of the most misunderstood parts of log home maintenance. Many homeowners assume that once gaps are filled, the problem is solved for years. In reality, failed caulking is one of the most common causes of moisture intrusion,…
If you’ve owned a log home long enough, you’ve probably noticed something that doesn’t quite make sense at first: one side of the house always seems to age faster than the others. The stain fades unevenly. Certain logs darken sooner.…
Homes in snowy climates face some of the harshest environmental pressures of the year. Freezing temperatures, snow load, ice formation, and rapid temperature swings all strain exterior coatings and exposed wood. Preparing a log home before winter arrives is one…
For decades, oil-based stains were the standard for log homes. They offered rich colour and strong early protection, but they also brought peeling, high VOCs, and limited breathability. Today, water-borne stain systems like Sansin have become the preferred choice in…
Many homeowners postpone blasting and restaining because the exterior doesn’t “look that bad yet.” But delays often create bigger problems behind the scenes. What starts as mild fading can quickly turn into deeper damage that requires more time, materials, and…
Every log home restoration project tells a different story. Even two walls of the same house can age at completely different speeds. That’s because weather exposure isn’t uniform—sun, wind, shade, moisture, and elevation each play a major role in how…
Choosing the Right Stain for Your Log Home Stain selection shapes both appearance and performance. The right system balances aesthetics, UV protection, and maintenance ease. If you’ve been searching for the best stain for log homes or comparing log cabin…
When a cabin shows heavy graying, peeling stain, and soft fibers, it’s time for a full log cabin restoration. This case study outlines the typical steps Frontier follows to take a tired exterior from dull to beautiful — and keep…
New builds deserve the same level of attention as restorations—sometimes more. Proper new log home finishing starts with surface prep and ends with a complete system tailored to your region. Done right, you avoid premature failures, save on future log…
Every Log Home Faces the Elements Every log home faces UV, moisture, and temperature swings that slowly break down finishes. Knowing when to refinish prevents costly repairs and keeps curb appeal high. While timelines vary by region, exposure, and product,…
Blasting is one of the most important steps in both log home restoration and new log home finishing. Whether you’re dealing with sun-faded stain, peeling coatings, or a fresh build with mill glaze, proper log home blasting (also called media…
This beautiful log and siding home belongs to the CEO of Wild TV, and we had the pleasure of working with him and his wonderful family during the summer of 2021. Set among the trees in Spruce Grove, Alberta, the…
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