How dry should logs be before they are ready to stain?
Wet logs pose the most serious problems to oil based stains that do not adequately penetrate wet wood surfaces, and to any film forming stains that stop evaporation, thereby trapping moisture inside logs. Lifeline breathes to allow moisture to evaporate from wet logs. Extremely wet logs might possibly reduce the life of the first application of stain, but there are good reasons to stain as soon as is possible. Exposure to the weather causes fading of the wood color. The longer bare wood is exposed to the elements, the more mold and mildew spores settle on the surface. Cleaning the logs, then immediately applying Lifeline and a topcoat of Lifeline Advance stabilizes the color, adds a water repellant film and provides a protective film containing mildewicides and UV inhibitors. If you are in a geographic location where mold and mildew is prevalent, we advise you to include additional mildew additives in your first coat of Lifeline. Contact any Perma-Chink Systems office for more informat
