Sanding and Staining...

[LBolton2008]

I haven't been able to take the class yet, but plan to in the fall. One thing I wonder about as I read through different blogs is why the logs aren't sanded (and possibly stained) before they are stacked...especially the sanding. Is it because they aren't actually sanded, but instead are just pressure washed?

Thanks for your input,

Lisa

[loghousenut]

Several answers, Lisa, but the main reason is that using the system taught at LHBA class, we can stack green logs without the traditional worries about log wall settling issues. Most stains wouldn't like sappy logs and sanding would be a disaster. Also the logs would get ugly as you dragged them to the building site, etc.

So you peel your logs. Then stack them. Then get them under a roof. Then the big rush is off and you can relax and finish your log home as your logs are curing.

[Timberwolf]

Several answers, Lisa, but the main reason is that using the system taught at LHBA class, we can stack green logs without the traditional worries about log wall settling issues. Most stains wouldn't like sappy logs and sanding would be a disaster. Also the logs would get ugly as you dragged them to the building site, etc.

So you peel your logs. Then stack them. Then get them under a roof. Then the big rush is off and you can relax and finish your log home as your logs are curing.

Not to mention you are going to cut a bunch of holes in your logs for windows and doors and you probably don't want the same stain on the outside as on the inside (if you want stain inside at all).

[LBolton2008]

This makes sense. All of it. Simplicity just about sums it up.

[loghousenut]

This makes sense. All of it. Simplicity just about sums it up.

We're just scratching the surface, Lisa... You oughta hurry up and snag a seat in the next class.

[blane]

My two cents worth... NEVER sand logs. Stacked or not I will never do it again

[loghousenut]

I sure wish we could get Fuzzy to say that. It'd be the word of a bonafide expert in the subject..








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[logaholic]

Blane,
What would you recommend doing? The loggers weren't as gentle as I would have hoped when they were unloading, so we have some rough spots that I had intended on sanding smooth, but hearing someone say "I'll never....." Always makes me think twice if that's what I was going to do.

[Timberwolf]

I sure wish we could get Fuzzy to say that. It'd be the word of a bonafide expert in the subject..


Sorry Nut, I'll still do it on the next one... ok, maybe I'll get smart and walnut/cob blast. :cool:

[jasonfromutah]

Walnut shells. Sanding logs is NUTS!

[WNYcabinplannin]

1515
But so worth it!
I'll just rent the tow behind compressor like Jason did if/when I build next one!


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[LBolton2008]

We're just scratching the surface, Lisa... You oughta hurry up and snag a seat in the next class.
Longhousenut...I am ready, but my husband is military and currently in Germany. We are totally on board together on this so I really want to attend WITH him. As a matter-of-fact both of our sons (22 & 27) will be attending too as soon as their dad can be there. We are ready, but being active duty still, we are at the mercy of leave accrued and when we can take the time.

Lisa