Maintenance & Restoration
 
Log and Wood Preservatives

 
 
What is recommended for mildew and sapstain?
See Wood Treatments as well as Stain Additives.
 
 
When do I put PeneTreat on?
PeneTreat is recommended to be applied before applying any exterior finish. If a sapstain control was applied first, check product Specification sheet answering. PeneTreat can be applied at any time on logs or lumber as long as there is not an existing coating on them. PeneTreat can be applied one log at a time or after the structure has been erected. If a wood conditioner is being applied at the same time, apply PeneTreat first. PeneTreat can be applied using a garden sprayer with a fan tip.
 
 
Is PeneTreat hazardous to humans?
No, PeneTreat is not hazardous.
 
I have tiny holes in my logs with sawdust on the ground. What is this from?
See Are You Bugged?

 
I have some rotted logs; what do I do?
There are several treatments for rotted logs. The first one, for prevention of further rot, is the Impel rod. This is a borate based rod that comes in four sizes. The Impel rod size will depend on the diameter of the log for equal diffusion. When the moisture content of the wood exceeds 19%, Impel rods will diffuse and absorb the moisture. On average, one Impel rod will diffuse one cubic foot. If the rot is past the point of prevention, there are other products that can be used. PeneTreat, as mentioned above, in its powder form can be sprinkled on the rotted wood to stabilize it. This will absorb any moisture. Then, in conjunction with PeneTreat, Liquid Wood and/or WoodEpox can be used. Liquid Wood is just that; liquid. When brushed on or poured into the wood, it will harden and strengthen the wood. WoodEpox is an epoxy in paste form that can be used to mold the rotted space to a “new” log. WoodEpox can be tinted, painted, or stained. (*Tinting is recommended before painting or staining, you just need to tint the surface layer.) If the log is severely rotted, log replacement or slab replacement (half log face) are options. Also see Restoration Tips.
 
Will CPF/2D or PeneTreat change the color of my stain?
Neither of these products will affect the color of any stain.

 

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