The BEST Wood Sealer
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- I've been flooded with questions lately about wood sealers... my email box keeps filling up with them... my response to all of them is the same.. and found in this video! In an earlier video I shared my favorite sealer and how I make it. In that video I share all that I know about the product (and sealers in general), and I cannot make recommendations about any specific application on a home I have never seen. If you plan on building a home my greatest recommendation is that you build your home such that it doesn't need a sealer at all... a log home built in the traditional manner most often does no need a sealer, at least not in our lifetimes. If you want to learn how to build a log cabin in this timeless, proven, and attractive manner... consider enrolling in the Log Cabin Academy... handmadehouses...
I used the mix you talked about in the previous video on my timber frame. It worked great. The frame was up 2 summers before the roof went on. The finish held up well and the timbers did not discolor. I'm in interior Alaska and the frame is spruce
Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback Jonathan!
Jonathan. That's great to hear. I am raising my Timber Frame in October and it will sit for 4-5 months without a roof or siding. I've been worried about it. I've oiled all of them as I've completed the joinery. I.E..End grain sealer (all joints), torching with Propane weed burner (a modified Japanese Shou Sugi Ban), and Lindseed oil. I'm in Flagstaff Az. Thanks for your input! Would love to see photos of your finished cabin. instagram.com/theforgeworks/
Thank you for all the information you have provided me while I bring my old log cabin back to life
I used this mix and also added pecan stain to it . Works beautifully in central florida on cypress lumber
Noah I found the video of the wood finish you make with wax, oil and mineral spirits. I wanted something to keep the natural beauty of the cedar planking I am putting down on my deck. It looks great, however, It also pulls the dirt off my shoes and gets dirty fast. Will it dry at some point and stop doing this or can you recomment something better?? I know this is a tough one, any ideas.
My grandfather used linseed ..... for piers,etc which had ground contact grandpa used old crankcase oil from oil changes to protect against termites ...... he said the old oil had sulphur in it ..... I don't know but some of his piers and fenceposts are still there.... he was born in 1892
I used this recipe on a deck in Minnesota. Works great
Did the wax make the deck slippery?
This was also a finish for Traditional Ironwork. Boiled Linseed oil, Terpentine, Beeswax. You can also add Japan Dryer to speed up drying times...Watch out with this mixture it is extremely flammable! I heated it up once on a gas stove. Bad idea! Key word here....ONCE. I tend to learn from my mistakes.....
I'd like to use this mixture on my deck, will the deck become slippery because of the wax? I'm in Oregon and get lots of rain, as well as lots of sun in summer.
Have a house with aged (on purpose to get the grey patina) Cypress batten/board vertical siding. NE Texas. It’s now perfect color, 5 years old. Should I start sealing or just let it go? Would love to be able to post a picture..
I typically recommend letting it age naturally.
Hi Noah, after applying this, is the wood sticky to the touch after it dries? I'm thinking of using this for an outdoor playset. Thanks
I have recently built a covered redwood deck. What would you treat it with if anytning. I live in sunny dry California where summer temps can get in the 100s. Eight foot wide porch with 10 foot cover.
Sounds nice. I am not expert in that region, so I really would not be the best one to ask!
Thank you for the great information.
This video really helped me to recollect myself and my values, my goals, I know for sure these tips will help out. 😊
What do you recommend for wooden slats in a bathroom as a sealer to protect from moisture?
Thank you for your videos Mr Bradley! What type of sealer would you use on deck cedar and wood interior floors?
None on deck cedar and it's a totally open question based on personal preference and use for interior floors!
i saw your previous video you did showing the mixture of the MS, oil and wax, and thinking might do this on my garden fence. curious, once the mixture is made, with the wax, can it be sprayed thru like a pump sprayer? or will it harden quickly?
So I understand that you don't use a sealer but what about a log oil? My home looks alot like yours. It's 20 years old and has never had anything on it other than a wash every few years. I just want to make sure I am taking care of the logs.
I was sold on the Mineral Spirits, Oil, wax. I think I like your preferred method, let it go.
I’ve tried two time so far to make this sealer. I used mineral spirits, BLO, canning wax.
As soon as I put the melted wax in the mixture, it solidified.
Did this both with paraffin and bees wax.
Ambient temperature was in the mid 80’s at the time of mixing.
Any ideas?
Maybe reserve some oil back, and mix the warm wax with the oil, then mix it with the main container. Oil and wax really like each other, and should mix perfectly. I have not made this sealer yet, so these thoughts are just based on the other uses of oil and wax that I have done.
Hi Noah. I'm really enjoying your videos and have been learning so much. I will be building a traditional log house from red pine. Based on your comments comparing oak and pine you said pine may not hold up as long without extra care. Does that mean if you were building a cabin with red pine you would seal it after building or just be aware that someday it may require some maintenance. I already have access to the pine that's on the family farm and really want to use it.
Thanks for your kind words John! I have not worked with red pine, so I cannot speak to its use. When it comes to softwoods, southern yellow pine was the wood of choice here in Virginia for cabins. Southern yellow pine is more prone to rot (if not cared for) and bug damage over the years than hard woods, however. With that said, it is beautiful and with care it will last 100s of years. I would imagine that if you are in building in northern climates you will face a different set of circumstances/climate that will effect the wood. If you look to the past at the structures that have done well in your area, you will have a fine indication on how your wood selection will fare in the future.
How do you care for it? Is what there asking? Thanks for your videos
Can you comment on the structural integrity of cabins made of cordwood and cement? Thanks
I will leave that to others as that is not a building type in which I specialize.
I like your work! But if I may, there is something that could give your sealer a much better lifespan.... There is a product that aggressively penetrates into the fibers and grain of the wood and I would say that it needs to be the greater portion of the sealer mixture... Which is Boiled Linseed Oil ... That's right! But you have probably considered that already.
I just put up a cedar fence posts and after I used a large torch and burned all the soft wood and steel brushed the loose charred wood off I put on the mixture. Which in my case I added what you had plus boiled linseed oil and then I even added oil based enamel gloss to the mix... And wow, I was amazed... I like experimenting, and this turned out great!
He mentions boiled linseed oil in both this video and, in the original video where he gives the recipe for the sealer, he actually uses it.
Hi I'm really curious about this on a patio deck do you think it would be more durable than stain ? I would love to avoid stain if possible
It depends on a variety of variables. I would consult an experience and reputable builder in your area for a recommendation.
I have a question I purchase a shed I already applied linseed oil you think I made a mistake??
No, but time will tell how it hold up!
I guess I asked that question badly... do you feel your product would be suitable for a wood deck that has a fair amount of foot traffic? Thank you again!
No. It will not likely hold up long to the wear and tear of foot traffic, but your mileage may vary.
was wondering how your homemade wood sealer would compare in sealing, preserving, and durability as compared to Tompsons Water Seal. I am looking to seal, protect a deck. Thank you and great videos!
I can't say, as I do not use Thompson's.
Love your videos! Built large log cabin from Southern Yellow Pine. Ready to seal... Im assuming the natural ingredients you mentioned in older video would be best method for interior and exterior?
Yes, it could be applied to both! Congrats on your build!
@@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley could this mixture be sprayed and then wiped etc...2 story 35x35 build...
@@1298jdarrah With the wax additive, my guess is no.
I built a timberframe carport from eastern hemlock three years ago and it will not age or turn dark. Sun or rain doesn’t hit it so it’s just staying blond and I’m disappointed every time I try and admire it. I’m going to have to stain it I guess to make it look decent.
Thanks for another great video.
Very informative, as always.
What about protecting wooden floors? would the mineral spirits/linseed oil/wax blend be appropriate?
The wax would break down pretty quickly, but the penetrating oil would hold up for some time.
Very good video.
Great info Noah,,,,,,that was a ? I was gonna ask.......thanks
What happened to the timber frame start up...you got my attention with your new style timber frame...so give....😁
HI Chuck! Thank you for your interest and for following along. I recorded several videos, but ended up being unhappy with them, which is why the first one came down. That said, they are indeed coming, but it's a lot of work to get this old man from A-Z.
@@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley understand but will be waiting...you started it...lol...stay safe...
@@setdown2 Thank you Chuck! You as well!
What about the interior? Do you like to stain or seal it?
As with the exterior, rarely, and basically only on southern yellow pine.
I respectfully disagree that it will last longer without being oiled or something being applied. Also you dont have an isue ith wood destroying insects? Like carpender bees for example?
Thanks so much Noah
You are welcome SRF!
@@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley bought a simple kit log home in Maine, built in 85. One of those where lots are flattish. Softwood of some sort. Perfect condition. No chinking in use. Ready for a good exterior clean. Aesthetically I like natural and logistically I like less work. Is just a power wash enough or do I pretty much have to go down the sealer route?
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Thank you for your videos on sealants. My exterior logs, spruce, have no stain, sealant, or preservative on them. They were peeled and full scribed in 2008 and sat assembled, uncovered, and off the ground until 2011, when I bought them for my home. The logs on the south side (and east to a lesser extent) that are hit by full sun have become quite dark and dry looking over the years, except for the logs up high under the overhangs which are still a beautiful gray. The logs on the north and west sides are under covered porches and are still also a beautiful gray. I live in southern Alberta with cold winters, hot, dry summers, and lots of wind. Would it be wise to sand down the darkened logs and apply a sealant such as you use to protect them?
If you get into the sealant game then you will always be re-sealing at a certain point....so whether or not you choose to do so really is a personal call. I cannot speak to what works best in your particular climate, but I would advise to see what has been done in your area historically to mitigate the issues you are experiencing and go from there.
What about Termites?
Treating for termites is a different ball of wax and usually pertains only to the bottom of a home.
First line of defence is control moisture. Keep foundations dry. Add a decent over hang
Depends where you live. Wood boring beetles and drywood termites attack any exposed wood that hasn't been treated for them--not just near the ground. The "raw" wood in these areas should be treated with a borate product like Bora-care. Then, if that wood will be exposed to rain and sun, you need a sealer to keep the borate from leeching out. For that, I would use the formula that Noah specifies in his other video. Trust me, in some parts of Arizona, you leave wood untreated and it will become termite food.
@@cstreet1824 Thank you for your comment C Street! My experience is really with respect to this neck of the woods...it's nice to hear how others address such problems elsewhere.
A "general" rule of thumb is that termites like dry wood, carpenter ants like wet wood.