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There's quite a lot of end grain exposed due to the design of the cabin. I've got Cuprinol clear wood preserver, of which I will be applying two coats and a fair amount to the end grains. Then, for staining I'm using Sadolin Advanced One Coat Woodstain - again, I'll be applying two coats...

Ah brilliant, thanks for the help, really set my mind at ease!

Thanks Big-all. It's quite a big cabin, at 5m x 4m, I'm covering it today with tarpaulin just over the top so wind can still get at it and hopefully dry it out quicker. Especially as looks like it's going to rain for at least a few more days. Regarding the mould, does that mean I won't be...

Hi, Thanks for the reply. The cabin build was completed yesterday but horrendous rain continues and the forecast is rain for the next 5 days! I've been advised not to cover with plastic as that could cause the wet wood to sweat?? Will it be okay to leave the untreated cabin in these...

Hi, In a bit of a panic. I've had a log cabin half built today, it's currently untreated, I have bought the wood protector and woodstain ready to apply when the cabin is finished tomorrow. Before the guys installing the cabin left site, they covered the cabin with plastic sheeting etc...