Cabin Staining in Cherry Log

Log stain wears unevenly. The walls that take the afternoon sun fade first, the corners that catch the rain go next, and a cabin that used to read as one rich color starts to look patchy from the driveway. This Cherry Log cabin had reached that point by spring: the logs had lightened to a dry, washed-out brown, and you could see the grain checking along every course.

A deep brown across the log walls

We restained the cabin in a deep brown. Fresh stain does two jobs on a mountain cabin: it brings the color back so the place looks cared for, and it puts a layer between the wood and the next season of sun and rain. The difference shows most on the big back wall, where the deck and stairs used to blend into the logs and now sit against a darker, even finish.

Red trim to frame every window

The window and door trim got a coat of red paint. It picks up the red metal roof and gives every window a clean edge against the darker logs, which is what makes the new stain look finished up close.

From the dormer down to the covered deck, the cabin reads as one color again.

We do a lot of work around Cherry Log, from a deck rebuild and stain to a set of outdoor steps. More of our exterior staining lives on its service page.

If you notice your logs have faded every time you pull into the driveway, send us a photo with your estimate request and we’ll tell you what it needs before another winter gets to it.

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