Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Capture Log Stain - New Colors!


Three new colors for Capture Log Stain have been introduced in 2025. Aspen Bark, Gunstock Brown, and Smoked Hickory.

Capture Log Stain by Sashco is a log finish that is extremely effective and attractive semi-transparent stain that is followed by a weather repellent topcoat, Cascade. Capture Log Stain and Cascade work together. Both are freeze-thaw stable in their containers through at least 5 freeze-thaw cycles (freezing in the container, rethawing, then freezing again, etc.) Modest sheen gives "depth" to the appearance of logs (when used in conjunction with the Cascade clear topcoat). Capture Log Stain’s unique elastic formula allows it to move freely as your logs move, instead of cracking and peeling. Two heavy coats of Capture Log Stain are now recommended, especially for Autumn Aspen, Bronze Pine, Natural, Wheat, and other light colors. Capture also works well by itself as a one coat interior stain or can be top-coated with Symphony. Capture Log Stain and Cascade are compatible with other Sashco products like PeneTreat (Tim-bor), Conceal, Log Builder Caulking, and Log Jam Chinking. Made in the USA. Capture Log Stain Application Instructions PDF Capture Log Stain Technical Data | Capture Log Stain MSDS PDF SDS | Paint Care Notice  


Questions on maintaining the legacy of your wood structure? Give us a call- 1-800-359-6614

Pickup in store - or ship to your door -in whichever woods your cabin dwells.

 Schroeder Log Home Supply, Inc. 

1101 SE 7th Avenue

Grand Rapids MN 55744

1-800-359-6614

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Transformation Log & Timber Faster Dry Formula and New Colors


New from Sashco:

Jim the Stain Guy (aka the Senior Chemist in charge of stains) put several years of work into this improved Transformation Log & Timber formula to speed up the dry time so that the second coat can now be applied the next day, rather than waiting 24-48 hours. Two separate field tests with product applied to 18 different homes and in a variety of weather and humidity conditions confirm this. Those field testers and Sashco are confident that this new formula will improve jobsite turn times and reduce labor costs.
Updated formula pails have a green sticker on them.

 

 

 

 

Transformation Log & Timber New Colors:

 Brown Tone Gray

Finally! A gray for Transformation. Beautiful antiqued look, wonderfully modern protection. 

Brown Tone Neutral

Free of yellow and red undertones, but still with the Transformation Log & Timber gorgeous gloss and
transparency.

 

Questions on maintaining the legacy of your wood structure? Give us a call- 1-800-359-6614

Pickup in store - or ship to your door -in whichever woods your cabin dwells.

 Schroeder Log Home Supply, Inc. 

1101 SE 7th Avenue

Grand Rapids MN 55744

1-800-359-6614

 


Monday, April 14, 2025

Mixing and Using BEE Gone for Carpenter Bee Control

HOME-INVADING PESTS (OUTDOOR USE ONLY)


MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Mix 1.6 fluid oz. (3 1/4 Tablespoons) of BEE Gone Concentrate per 1 gallon of spray solution to make a
0.5% spray emulsion [1 fluid oz. = 2 Tablespoons (T) = 6 teaspoons (tsp)]. Do not use utensils such as
spoons and measuring cups after use with pesticides.


HOW TO APPLY

Spot Treatment

• Apply a 0.5% emulsion as a pin stream low-pressure spray or as a paint-on application with a paintbrush.
• Treat where pests are found or entry points of the structure such as window frames, doorways,
porches, patios, and foundation.
• Spot-treatment may also be made to garages, garbage cans, and garbage areas.
• DO NOT apply indoors (including crawl spaces).
Perimeter Application
• Spray a 6 to 8 foot wide band of soil around the perimeter of the house. Treat the foundation wall to
a height of 2 to 3 feet.
• Use a spray volume of 2 to 10 gallons of 0.5% emulsion per 1000 square feet. If mulch or debris is
present, a higher volume application rate may be needed to ensure adequate coverage.
• Note: residual control will vary depending on exposure of the treated area to weathering conditions
(temperature, sunlight, moisture). Retreat on a monthly schedule while insects are likely to be active.
 

Wood Destroying Pests

• Localized Areas Outdoors: for the control of insects such as termites, bees, carpenter ants and wood
infesting beetles in localized above-ground areas of infested wood around structures, apply a 0.5%
emulsion to voids and galleries in damaged wood and in spaces between wooden members of a structure and between wood and foundations where wood is vulnerable. Apply either as a spray or paint-
on application. For termites, the purpose of application is to destroy workers or winged reproductive
forms, which may be present at the time of treatment. This product is not designed for preventative
use and should only be applied when pests appear. This application is not a substitute for soil or foundation treatment.


• Use a hose-end sprayer or sprinkling can to deliver a coarse drenching spray to treat stored lumber
or wood piles. Firewood is not to be treated. Stored wood can be used for lumber one month after
treatment. Do not apply inside structures.
• Repeat treatment as necessary but not more frequently than once a month. For active termite infestation, consult a professional Pest Control Applicator.

https://www.loghelp.com/products/bee-gone-insecticide-concentrate.asp 


Questions on maintaining the legacy of your wood structure? Give us a call- 1-800-359-6614

Pickup in store - or ship to your door -in whichever woods your cabin dwells.

 Schroeder Log Home Supply, Inc. 

1101 SE 7th Avenue

Grand Rapids MN 55744

1-800-359-6614


 

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