Logs were washed with Perma-Chink Systems' Oxcon (Log Wash was not invented back then) before stain was applied. A borate treatment similar to Bora-Care was applied to all first-floor framing and two feet up from the foundation to prevent any wood destroying insects from attacking the house. The house is at approximately 8000 feet elevation and the area gets in excess of 320 days of sunshine per year. In addition, it is not unusual to have up to five feet of snow on the ground in the winter. To protect the logs from this extreme exposure the house exterior is coated with two coats of Lifeline Ultra-2 Bronze, followed by a clear protection coat of Lifeline Advance. The transparent pigments in the Lifeline Ultra-2 stain provide crucial ultraviolet protection for the logs. Two coats of the stain further protect the wood and develop the perfect shade of color. A coat of clear Lifeline Advance protects the tint finish and gives that ‘furniture grade’ ever-so-slight sheen to the logs.

Any upward facing checks were filled with a matching tone of EnergySeal (Check Mate 2 is now the recommended product). Upward facing checks can trap water and funnel it into the house. Any check that twists for the length of log can provide a channel for outside air, water, and insect to enter the house. All exterior log ends were coated with Log End Seal to prevent water from being drawn into the logs, as untreated log ends are natural straws.

Log Home Interior Using Lifeline Interior

The interior of this Colorado log home is intentionally a darker shade of tint than most log houses. This was done to promote the old-time feeling of the frontier and add warmth to the larger spaces. Two coats of Lifeline Interior 130 (Dark Natural) were applied and then a coat of Acrylic Satin was applied to the interior for a durable, furniture-grade finish.

The chinking between the logs is Perma-Chink Medium Grey 224. The darker shade of grey provides a warm contrast to the dark natural shade of the logs.

The Dark Natural color develops the warmth and inviting feeling while the Satin topcoat's unobtrusive film coat makes it easier to dust and clean logs, and aids diffusing the reflected light.

The ceiling in the dining room and the media room are a European stucco product from Stuc-O-Flex International. Both are custom tinted – the kitchen is a hand-troweled light brown tone that reflects light and warms up the large kitchen/dining space.

The ceiling in the media room is an “old leather” maroon look to provide a stately feel to the high ceiling room and highlight the logs.

Over 20 Years of Protection from PCS' Wood Care Products

This beautiful finish has weathered the environment for over 20 years! With minimal maintenance, the home's finish and sealant has endured harsh climate conditions without issue. A true testament of quality and performance of PCS products that our customers require to protect and preserve log and timber homes. Our customers have poured their hearts, time, and effort into building their homes - it's only right they trust products that are just as enduring, so their legacy can stand strong for generations.

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