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Garden log cabins are rapidly becoming popular presently. They are for people who want to experience a simpler, more peaceful life. They are for people who want to go back and be one with nature without the inconvenience of a primitive lifestyle. They are for homeowners who want to have a beautiful, 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 durable. Constructed out of strong logs, they can last for lots of years; indeed, some have even stood up for hundreds of years. However, no man-made object can withstand the force of nature. One day, your log cabin, no matter how sturdy it 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 fades away.
If you notice these damages, then it is time to get rid of the finish from the logs to remove the stains and to prepare the wood to accept a new treatment. The best and most efficient way to do this is to blast the wood clean. Although there are a lot of methods to strip logs, cob-blasting is the most widely used. Ground corncobs are preferred because they are cheap, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. Best of all, they won’t harm the wood. Ground corncobs are placed into a blasting machine. Compressed air forces the corncobs out of the nozzle and into the logs. Thermal shock from the enormous force of the bits hitting the wood surface makes the finish brittle, stripping it away.
Another widely available material used as an alternative to corncobs is dry-ice pellets. It works just like ground corncobs, using thermal shock to loosen the finish. One benefit 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, oxalic acid is used.
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