Many people utilize garden log cabins for lots of varied purposes. Some use them as home offices while some make them their hobby workshops. Some use them as guest rooms while some make them their private sanctuary. There are individuals who make log homes either their permanent dwellings or their vacation houses up in the mountains.
True, a log cabin is a good investment. But just like any other kind of structure, it requires some level of maintenance to keep it standing and beautiful. One of these steps is re-staining the logs after every few years to maintain the quality of the logs. To re-stain the logs, the old coat should be stripped off first. Usually, stripping the coat requires the application of strong chemicals that may actually damage the logs.
But don’t worry. There is another method to strip the old finish of the structure if the idea of applying harsh chemicals bothers you. You can “dry clean” your log home using blast media. Blast media are abrasive materials such as silica sand, crushed nuts of fruit kernels, dry ice, and sodium bicarbonate. They can also be synthetic such as copper slag, aluminium oxide, ceramic dust, or even glass grit. Residue grounded steel, stainless steel, copper, zinc, or aluminium can also be utilized.
The media is then put into a blaster. The blaster then uses extremely powerful blows of compressed air, at a force of 90 pounds per square inch, to eject the media out from the nozzle. The powerful blast thermally shocks the old stain, shaking it loose. The residue can then be taken away by sweeping or vacuuming the particles.
Many garden log cabin owners, maybe including you, do not have this kind of equipment, therefore you may have to rent one. Ensure that you know how to operate the apparatus. Blasters are extremely powerful machines, and misusing one could result to injuries. Hire an expert to be sure.
When taking away the finish through media blasting, do not use excessive pressure, but you need a high volume of air. Hold the nozzle 2 to 3 feet away at a 45-degree angle to prevent damaging the logs. Sweep the nozzle from left to right, and do not stay on one spot.
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