Are Sashco products environmentally safe?
Yes, all of the Sashco log home products are made in compliance with the relevant environmental regulations. Sashco makes every effort to use the least toxic chemicals possible for its products while still delivering the kind of performance required for the log home industry. Finally, most of Sashco’s products are water-based which makes them even more “environmentally friendly.” 2. Why can’t I just use a clear coating on my logs? BACK TO TOP Although this is the preferred look for most homeowners, clear coatings do not provide long-lasting protection from ultra violet light. Most stain manufacturers add UV absorbers or inhibitors to their coatings but over a relatively short period of time these additives slowly breakdown or migrate becoming less effective at stopping the damaging effects of sunlight. The result is that either the coating itself or the underlying wood eventually begin to change color–usually darkening. When this color shift starts, this is a sign that the wood beneat
