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Spiveyman · 11-01-2007, 01:07 PM

Two things, first, I love the stairs. They look so awesome. Will there be any kind of railing, or will they stay open like that? I like the open look, but my wife would freak about not having rails.

Second, I was just thinking about the stain thing. So, this is not a professional opinion, just my preference. I've never owned a log home, but have stayed in 30 or 40 of them over the years on vacations in Gatlinberg. I much prefer the look of the lighter stains. You can see the grains in the wood better, and I really like the red tint in the stain. Also, just the impact it will have on the overall lighting in your home, I think the lighter stain would be better. I'm sure it will look great either way, but that's my $0.02.

11-01-2007, 01:07 PM	#294 (permalink)
Spiveyman Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central KY Posts: 691	Re: 3R Home and Barn Project Two things, first, I love the stairs. They look so awesome. Will there be any kind of railing, or will they stay open like that? I like the open look, but my wife would freak about not having rails. Second, I was just thinking about the stain thing. So, this is not a professional opinion, just my preference. I've never owned a log home, but have stayed in 30 or 40 of them over the years on vacations in Gatlinberg. I much prefer the look of the lighter stains. You can see the grains in the wood better, and I really like the red tint in the stain. Also, just the impact it will have on the overall lighting in your home, I think the lighter stain would be better. I'm sure it will look great either way, but that's my $0.02. __________________ "Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance." "No one but cattle know why they stampede... and they ain't talkin'." "It doesn't matter how big a ranch ya' own, or how many cows ya' brand, the size of your funeral is still gonna to depend on the weather."