Some products are formulated with thickening agents to help the liquid cling better to vertical surfaces.
Restoration of log siding with biodegradable citrus strippers.
Cedar wood siding though needs to be treated to protect from the damaging ultra violet radiation that will turn your wood gray and damage the cellular structure of your wood.
How to strip a log cabin exterior written by scott burt on july 29 2011 in exterior products home improvement log homes uncategorized with 5 comments i have to say right up front that wood restoration using chemical strip methods is a project best hired out to qualified professionals.
Uncoated weathered cedar can often be restored to its original color by applying commercial products called cleaners brighteners or restorers.
Cooler temperatures slow them down while warmer temperatures dry them out.
There are still certain times that we feel some of the milder chemical strippers are alright to use.
Clear strip seems to be the one.
Clear strip gel type that can remove several layers in one action including paints.
Pest treatments such as borate are applied after the log buffing is completed.
Does not contain bleach.
If the restoration process requires the removal of the chink or caulking we do that ahead of the blasting to insure that all surface areas are new and highly receptive to stain.
Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces they generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces.
Brightens wood back to a natural tone.
Removes most finishes from logs siding and deck surfaces will not harm chinking and sealants.
Strips old deteriorating oil based finishes.
Defy wood stain stripper removes most oil and latex water based finishes.
Restore the color and natural beauty of your weathered discolored deck fence or wood siding.
Water based strippers can be reactivated by lightly misting with water.
S 100 gel type water based solvent that removes many oil and water based finishes.
Michigan deck restoration services cedar wood siding is a naturally beautiful wood that is resistant to rot and insect damage.
Cleans off dirt mold and fungus.
Corn blasting is a finish removal system that combines high volume compressed air with a special corn cob blasting media.
Biodegradable does not kill vegetation.
This requires a drying time before the stain can be applied.
Power washing and chemical strippers require the user to apply large amounts of water to the logs.
Use a roller instead of a brush to apply strippers.
We currently offer 3 products in this class.
Deciding which finish remover stripper to use is a daunting task.
However it may not be effective for removing some high performance coatings that may require a more aggressive chemical stripper.
Unlike sodium or potassium hydroxide strippers s 100 will not darken nor discolor the wood.