Greenish Log Cabin: Tips to Neutralize Color?
petertimberlake
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Hi!
My home is a log cabin, the walls are exposed lumber beams, which have the not-so-coveted green tint to them (most likely some kind of waterproofing artifact)
Is there either A) a solution or treatment to neutralize that greenness? I’ve tried sanding them down, which looks better, but still very green. B) a color rule, where I may neutralize the green by choosing a slightly reddish hued stain (red is on opposite side of the color wheel as green)?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
Is it possible the green's algae?
Mikaol
>>>>>My home is a log cabin, the walls are exposed lumber beams....<<<<
How old are these exposed beams? If they are made from Tulip Poplar, they will have a greenish color for a few years after milling. Eventually, with exposure to air and light, Poplar turns a nice medium brown color.
On the other hand, if the beams are made of Pine, Spruce, Fir, etc... then a green tint would likely be a preservative as you suspect.
If the color is streaked, it's the wood, and likely poplar. If the color is throughout, it's treated wood.
If they are made from Tulip Poplar, they will have a greenish color for a few years after milling. mygroundbiz
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