How to Care for a Cedar Log Arbor

A log arbor is a beautiful addition to your back yard. But of course, it won’t look good unless you take care of it! Here are a few tips for keeping your arbor gorgeous!
• Choose how you want to treat your cedar log arbor. If you leave it untreated, it will eventually turn a weathered gray color. However, if you treat the wood with an oil-based stain, it will maintain its beautiful gray color.
• Pick out the type of stain you want to use. For the most natural look possible, use a clear stain. Or you can pick out a stain that will add a slight colored tint to the wood.
• Don’t use varnish, because it will peel and crack with exposure to the elements.
• Once a season, be sure to clean the cedar logs with a stiff scrub brush in order to loosen dirt and get rid of the mud build-up.
• Make sure to wash your log arbor once a year with a power-washer. You can rent one of these at your local hardware store, and will reach spots that you won’t be able to get without it.
If you follow these few simple steps, your arbor will stay looking great for years and years!