Grinding logs is a mandatory procedure after any structure has been erected from them. Most often these are log houses. Without such work, you cannot create a high-quality finish. In addition, the procedure performs a number of necessary functions - alignment, getting rid of defects, decay and mold. In addition, antiseptics are quickly and easily applied to the treated surface, and their consumption is small.
When polishing the log with your own hands, this allows you to remove some of the holes and mistakes made in the process of cutting it. This is the location of the polished areas. They poorly accept special impregnation, as a result they quickly deteriorate, mold forms, which eventually spreads throughout the log house.
And when processing occurs, then all defects are removed. When is it necessary to polish a log house made of logs? Many people ask this question, but the masters know that it is better to do this immediately after the construction. Although many wait time, but this is a mistake, because the log shrinks and changes its shape, in the end it becomes difficult to grind it. Yes, and insects can already penetrate inside, which will damage the base of the walls, which will worsen the appearance and reliability of the building.
What do you need to cook?
In order for the logs to be polished quickly and efficiently, it is worth preparing the right tool before starting work. Such a procedure is performed by specialists or independently. The technique itself is not complicated, but small skills in this area will not hurt anyone. But, this is subject to independent work. For grinding, it is worth preparing a simple set of tools:
- The grinder is eccentric.
- Bulgarian with nozzles.
- Belt grinding machine.
- Chisel.
- Personal protection of the employee.
Tool Features
Using a belt-type sanding machine is not so simple. Not every person without experience will be able to work on it, as a result, many errors occur, which leads to damage to the material. But the eccentric sander has a slightly different principle of operation, and making random "troughs" is not so simple. Between the logs, it is easy to process using a grinder. And in places where it is difficult to do something, you can use chisels. They can be very different, it is worth choosing a tool in accordance with the size of the problem areas.
Do not forget about antiseptics
What buildings are being built? Basically it is a log house bath, at home and so on. Although today, many people choose a tree for the construction of suburban cottages. And all because the material is environmentally friendly. But in the construction process it is worth creating such conditions that the processed log house lasts as long as possible. For this reason, after cleaning, you need to purchase special antiseptic compounds. They will extend the service life by creating a protective barrier against the formation of mold, fungi and insects.
What technology to choose?
Grinding a log is not so easy, so today there are several execution technologies. Some experts believe that after the construction of the structure will have to wait and then begin processing, others say that it is better to start grinding immediately. Before you perform the cleaning, it is worth evaluating the material itself from which the structure is made.
If polishing of a log from a factory-made log is required, then it is treated with special compounds and this structure will last for about two years without changing its characteristics and parameters. But after this time, in order to clean it, it will take a lot of effort. Therefore, you should immediately decide at what point to start work.
Which tool to use?
The main process of processing the facade and the room should be done using an eccentric grinder. So that the procedure does not drag out, you need to divide the structure into squares, and in one day do a certain amount of work. Another point - when the cleaning is completed, the worked-out area should not remain without painting or applying special products for more than three days. This leads to darkening, which means that you will again have to work on the surface with a grinder.
How to do the work?
Before starting work, you need to choose a nozzle and fix it. The best option would be a plastic nozzle. Others will wear out or strip everything of poor quality. To implement the whole process, you need to go through two stages:
- The first step is to walk along the surface of the logs with a large fraction emery paper. At this stage, the top layer is removed and with it any minor irregularities, mold and fungus.
- Further, the house is polished from logs with emery already fine. This is the procedure for maximum surface leveling. Because after the first stage there may be notches and other errors. As a result, you should get the most even and smooth surface. This is easy to understand by running your hand across the log - it should be smooth and pleasant.
When the main surface is processed, you need to proceed to inaccessible places. There is a grinder for this. Grinding logs is done in the grooves, but their diameter is smaller than the sandpaper itself . Other hard-to-reach areas are also treated with a chisel or something else.
What should not be forgotten?
There are some nuances in such a construction work. According to experts, a mistake is often made when working on a bathhouse. This application is not the tool that would bring effect. People without experience want to quickly cope with the task, but not get away from the routine. They take a grinder with high power, which leads to damage to the structure itself. With a sharp movement, you can make too much deepening, and it can not be removed. Usually a tool with a power of not more than 800 watts is taken.
Grinding a house out of logs is a complex and lengthy process. As a result, a large amount of dust is released. In order not to harm yourself, do not give up personal protective equipment. To do this, arm:
- Special transparent glasses that have side curtains.
- Gloves.
- Headgear.
- To respirators.
In this case, the last means of protection should be very high quality, because inhaling this dust is harmful. Periodically, the respirator is changed, so that several copies are acquired in advance. Shoes should be comfortable and protected from getting inside sawdust. Sanding a house from logs will have to be done at a height, so safety is in the first place.
Having preliminary estimated the whole range of work, it seems that there will be no difficulties. But in the process, it turns out that this is rather routine and not as easy as it might seem. You may not have to calculate your strengths, but remember that you cannot stop halfway, as this is fraught with damage to the structure itself. Before starting, everyone should prepare and tune everything, because ordering such a finish from the masters is quite expensive.
Work with additional applications
Polished logs need to be protected from insects and mold, because they can destroy the entire structure over time. For this procedure, special antiseptic compounds are always on sale. With the further operation of the log house, this application allows you to extend its shelf life, and most importantly - to reduce repair work and make them less costly.
But, each newcomer in this matter may in practice be faced with the problem of a large assortment of tools. Making a choice is not difficult:
- High-quality antiseptic agents for wood are expensive, so there is no need to save on this. The life of the room depends on them.
- Not every store has such substances on sale. Therefore, you need to contact special construction, otherwise it is likely to purchase a fake. This not only does not give the desired result, but can also harm human health, by its chemical composition.
- When purchasing such a product, you should pay attention to many points, read the expiration date and composition. In addition, when applying, use personal protective equipment.
- After application, it is worth paying attention to the fact that such substances are not washed out of the pores of the wood with plain water and rain. Otherwise, they simply will not be of any use.
So that over time there is no destruction of the wooden structure, it is worth following the use of an antiseptic to finish applying other protective agents.
As soon as the logs have passed the main grinding process, you must immediately begin to carry out the starting impregnation. After that, a year is enough for the structure not to deteriorate. If there is a shrinkage of the log house (and this is typical for him), then after 12 months the treatment with antiseptic solutions is repeated. Therefore, after the wood has completely dried out, you can apply the last layer of antiseptic and make the finish coating.
Recommendations
Today, it is possible to create conditions for extending the life of a tree with a simple brush or more advanced equipment. Sometimes it’s more effective, because it’s easier to get to difficult places. It doesn’t matter what is preferred. The main task is to qualitatively process each corner in two. There is one point - it is not always clear which territory is treated, because the antiseptic is colorless. In this regard, any coloring pigment should be used. It’s easier to work.