How to treat logs?

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Have a Canadian Log home that I'm not sure what/how to treat the logs. I am talking the exterior. Do I have them oiled? and if so what is the best product?

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KMS Woodworks on May 11, 2013
In my area they are typically treated with a penetrating oil stain. other climates have other issues suc as carpenter bees http://www.hometalk.com/diy/q-anyone-have-comments-on-maintenance-for-log-homes-we-were-thinking-of-building-home-43842

Anyone have comments on maintenance for log homes?

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