Garden log cabins are rapidly becoming widely used presently. They are for homeowners who want to experience a simpler, more peaceful life. They are for folks who want to go back and be one with nature without the inconvenience of a primitive lifestyle. They are for folks who want to have a pretty, separate structure for their office or workplace in their property.
One of the reasons log cabins are getting worldwide acceptance is because they are quite tough. Comprised of thick logs, they can last for many years; in fact, some have even stood up for hundreds of years. However, no man-made object can withstand the force of nature. Sooner or later, your log cabin, no matter how high the quality is, will show evidence of wear and tear. The wood becomes dull and cracked. Water stains show themselves as ugly streaks. The treatment coating that waterproofs the logs wears out.
If you notice these damages, then it is time to take away the finish from the logs to remove the stains and to prepare the wood for a new treatment. The best and most efficient way to do this is to blast the wood clean. Although there are many ways to strip logs, cob-blasting is the most popular. Ground corncobs are the ingredients of choice because they are cheap, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. Best of all, they won’t damage the wood. Ground corncobs are fed into a blasting machine. Compressed air forces the corncobs out of the nozzle and into the logs. Thermal shock from the immense force of the bits hitting the wood surface makes the finish brittle, stripping it away.
Another common material used as an alternative to corncobs is dry-ice pellets. It works just like ground corncobs, using thermal shock to shake off the finish. One advantage of this method is that using dry ice leaves no messy residue since it evaporates in the air.
To restore the original brightness of the wood before applying the final coat of varnish, sealant, or treatment, you can use oxalic acid.
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