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      "name": "How often does a log home require routine maintenance?",
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        "text": "Log homes should undergo a visual inspection each spring and fall, with complete exterior washing and clear topcoat maintenance usually needed every 3 to 5 years. Solid or semi-transparent stains can last slightly longer depending on direct sunlight and moisture exposure. South- and west-facing exterior walls degrade faster because of harsh ultraviolet rays, requiring earlier attention than shaded walls. Waiting too long allows UV radiation and water to penetrate raw timber, turning a straightforward wash and recoat into an intensive restoration involving complete media blasting or mechanical sanding down to bare wood.",
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        "description": "Inspect log homes twice a year, and plan on cleaning and resealing the exterior every 3 to 5 years depending on sun exposure and weather wear."
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  "description": "Inspect log homes twice a year, and plan on cleaning and resealing the exterior every 3 to 5 years depending on sun exposure and weather wear."
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