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  "name": "How often does a log cabin need exterior maintenance and refinishing?",
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      "name": "How often does a log cabin need exterior maintenance and refinishing?",
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        "text": "Most cabins and log structures require a thorough exterior inspection once a year, with re-staining or re-sealing every three to five years depending on sun and weather exposure. High-elevation Colorado sunlight, heavy snow accumulation, and driving rain break down exterior clear coats and stains faster on south- and west-facing walls. Routine maintenance includes washing away dirt, checking caulking or chinking around joints, and inspecting logs for moisture penetration or insect activity. Catching sealant failure early prevents deep wood rot and costly structural log replacement.",
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        "description": "Log cabins generally need annual visual inspections and professional re-staining or sealing every 3 to 5 years, depending on sun and weather exposure."
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  "description": "Log cabins generally need annual visual inspections and professional re-staining or sealing every 3 to 5 years, depending on sun and weather exposure."
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