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Transform Your Log Home with Outlast Q8 Log Oil - the Ultimate One-Coat Solution

At Western Log Home Supply, we pride ourselves on offering the best price, free shipping, and fast delivery of the best log preservation solution.

As the #1 authorized dealer, we aim to provide our customers with the ultimate protection for their log homes.

Benefits of Log Home Preservation

• One-Coat Log Oil for Ultimate Protection
  A one-coat coverage product designed to protect your log home exterior, wood siding, log siding, decks, end cuts, shake wood roof shingles, timber frames, and fences like no other.

• EPA-Registered Wood Preservative Formulation
  The wood preservative formula is registered with the EPA (EPA REG. NO. 81819-1), making it one of the few brands on the market that can offer comprehensive wood preservation. Ninety-nine percent of traditional surface coatings do not provide this capability that is preservative guaranteed protection.

• Maximizes Protection with Deep Penetration and Water Repellency
  Q8 Log Oil penetrates deep into the wood and provides unparalleled protection against decay-causing organisms like mold, mildew, rot, and insects (termites, powder post beetles), 

• No Cracks or Peeling
  A non-film-forming EXTERIOR treatment that will never crack or peel. The solution penetrates the wood to protect the surface and deep into the wood cell structure.

• More than Just a Stain - It's a Preservative!
  A preservative that helps prevent mold, mildew, decay, and the attack of wood-ingesting insects. It also protects against cracking and splitting in the wood. With over 400+ positive customer reviews, you can trust it to deliver long-lasting results.

• Colors Provide Effective UV Protection and End Grain Sealer for Comprehensive Preservation
  Our trans-oxide colors enhance the look of your log home. They also provide additional UV protection and preserve end grains, providing comprehensive protection from every angle.

• Convenient and Easy-to-Apply
  Q8 is simple to apply with a pump-up sprayer and will never crack or peel like other surface coatings. It provides reliability and ease of maintenance over the long haul.

• Long-lasting, Highly Effective, and Easy to Store
  Our Q8 Log Oil is designed to last and will not crack or peel over time. It requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent option for busy-log homeowners.
  
  There's no expiration date, and you can easily store it without concern for spoilage or freezing.

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Note:    Color swatches on our website may appear different depending on your wood type and condition. Please order a sample to confirm the actual appearance of your wood.

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Additional Log Protection

Optional: Outlast NBS30 Insect Additive

Are Carpenter Bees ruining your home?

Optional: Kleenstart Cleaner 1 Quart

Proper wood prep is a critical first step to successful penetration of the Q8 Log Oil. Outlast Kleenstart Cleaner is the recommended cleaner before applying Q8 Log Oil. Kleenstart will clean mold and mildew and remove mill glaze. One quart makes 5-8 gallons and cleans up to 1200 square feet of surface area.

KleenStart is an oxygenated granular cleaner that mixes in hot or cold water. Mix it up, spray with a pump-up garden sprayer, leave it on for about 10 minutes, and rinse with a pressure washer. Kleenstart often does most of the scrubbing for you!

Add this to your order today by selecting the Cleaner option above. Delivery within 1-3 business days for most of the U.S.

Why We Like It 

It makes our customers happy! With over 400+ positive reviews, we are confident in recommending this product.

We offer many different brands, but this is the only true one-coat product. It's also an actual preservative that prevents mold, mildew, decay, rot, and attack by wood-ingesting insects. It stains and seals in one coat, leaving your wood extremely waterproof.

• The variety of color options provides great UV protection.

• It controls cracking and splitting in wood. Some customers have even said cracks have closed partially or completely after applying the Q8 Log Oil.

• It is simple to apply with a basic pump-up sprayer.

• Since it is a totally non-film forming, it will never crack and peel like other surface coatings.

• The NBS30 Insect Additive repels many different insects, but most importantly, the relentless wood-damaging carpenter bees.

• And last, no job is done right without proper wood prep. The Outlast Kleenstart Cleaner deep cleans and brightens wood in one step.

We strongly recommend the Outlast products. It's hard to find products that provide comprehensive protection that are easy to apply and maintain over the long run. As always we do recommend testing the product on your wood.

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Outlast Q8 Log Oil Application Video

Watch one of our customers apply it on their new log cabin

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

What surfaces can it be used on?

Q8 Log Oil is appropriate for any exterior wood surface that allows penetration, including logs, siding, decks, fences, roofs, and timber frames.

How should I prepare the surface before application?

Ensure the wood surface is free of obstructions to penetration, including mill glaze, wax, dirt, and mildew. Appropriate cleaners, like Outlast KleenStart, can eliminate these. Existing coatings may require chemical removal or should be sanded or blasted off and then cleaned.

For the Outlast Q8 Log Oil to be effective, it must penetrate. If sanding is required to remove a previous coating, the wood may need to be washed with Outlast Kleenstart to re-open the pores. After washing, allow 3-5 days for the wood to dry before applying the Q8 Log Oil.

How is it applied?

The best method is to flood coat the wood using a pump sprayer, applying the oil until the wood can no longer absorb it. This ensures deep penetration into the wood cells. Below 50°F, Q8 Log Oil becomes too thick to pump through a sprayer and will require hand brushing. For brushing, use a high-quality staining brush designed for oil-based stains. Applying with an airless paint sprayer is not recommended. Airless sprayers tend to atomize the product, making it difficult to saturate the wood and decreasing its longevity.

Q8 Log Oil can be applied in a wide range of weather conditions, but certain conditions maximize its effectiveness. For optimal results, apply the oil when temperatures are between 50 and 90° F (10 and 32° C). This range ensures that the oil penetrates well and does not become too thick to pump through a sprayer. Below 50 degrees, Q8 Log Oil will require hand brushing instead, as it becomes too viscous for a pump sprayer.

Warm, dry weather is ideal as it enhances absorption and extends the time before retreatment is necessary. However, be cautious of rain within 36 hours of application, as it can cause pigment streaking. If streaking occurs, re-spray the surface with more product, let it sit for 15 minutes, and smooth out any streaks with a stiff paintbrush.

Apply as much as the wood will absorb. After application, clean your tools with dish detergent and warm water or mineral spirits to maintain their condition. This ensures that both your tools and your woodwork remain in excellent shape.

How many coats are recommended?

Apply one application to the point of refusal until the wood can no longer absorb the oil.

How often does it need to be reapplied?

• Logs and Siding: Reapply on vertical surfaces within 24 months after the initial treatment, depending on temperature and moisture content, and then every 4 to 8 years thereafter.

• Decks: Reapply as needed. Horizontal surfaces usually need more frequent treatment than vertical logs or siding. Reapplication is required when water no longer beads on the surface and the color begins to fade.  

  To ensure the best results and maintain safety, follow these precautions when applying the product:

  1. Avoid Overapplication: Do not overapply the oil to horizontal walking surfaces. This helps to prevent slippery conditions and ensures a uniform finish.

  2. Immediate Post-Application Care: After 15 minutes, wipe up any unabsorbed material. 

  3. Traffic Precautions: Treated surfaces can be slippery initially. Avoid heavy traffic until the product has fully cured to ensure safety and optimal absorption.

Is it suitable for interior use?

It is advisable not to use this for interior living spaces. However, as long as adequate ventilation exists, it might be suitable for non-living areas such as storage rooms or barns. The Outlast Interior product is a preferable choice for interior living environments.

Will it crack or peel over time?

No, it does not create a surface film; it absorbs into the wood and will not crack or peel.  

What is the difference between Clear (00) and Natural Base (01) ?

• Clear (00): This product contains no pigment. Due to its copper content, it initially appears greenish but becomes clear upon curing. Over time, this allows the wood to develop a natural gray patina.

• Natural Base (01): Contains a subtle wood-tone pigment that offers UV protection and helps prolong the wood's color.

What are the coverage rates and available sizes?

It should be applied until refusal, covering roughly 150-175 square feet per gallon, depending on the wood type. New wood may have moisture levels up to 40% at its core, even if a moisture meter indicates less than 18% on the surface. As the internal moisture evaporates, it creates additional space within the cell pockets for Q8 to fill. Because oil is lighter than water, Q8 occupies the cell structure above the moisture-saturated interior. This mechanism allows interior moisture to escape more gradually and uniformly, thus minimizing the rapid moisture loss that can lead to cracking and splitting of the wood surface.

Coverage may decrease to about 50 square feet per gallon for old, dry weathered wood. However, a consistently maintained home with Q8 might only require about 300 square feet per gallon. Therefore, always apply the product until the point of refusal is reached.

To help you choose the right size for your project, here are the available sizes and their typical coverage areas:

• 1 Gallon:

  • Smooth surfaces: 125-150 sqft
  • Rough Sawn surfaces: 100-125 sqft
    
    

• 5 Gallon:

  • Smooth surfaces: 625-750 sqft
  • Rough Sawn surfaces: 500-625 sqft

What makes Q8 Log Oil different?

Q8 Log Oil is neither a coating nor a traditional stain; it does not create a film or skin on the surface. When the film coating fails, surface films eventually break down, leading to cracking and peeling. Because Q8 Log Oil is a non-film-forming product, it will never crack or peel. 

Cracking and checking are other common issues, especially with new wood. Moisture loss causes wood to develop cracks and checks. Q8 Slows moisture loss and reduces cracking and checking. 

Long-term maintenance does not require stripping, sanding, or media blasting. However, it is recommended that the surface be cleaned and another coat of Q8 Log Oil be applied as needed. Maintenance coats typically involve addressing the effects of the sun if the customer desires a color other than gray, as everything fades to gray in sunlight. A fresh application of Q8 adds more pigment to the surface's color and appearance.

Can I test before I purchase?

Yes, Outlast Q8 Log Oil Samples are available for purchase. We recommend testing the product on your wood, as colors can vary depending on wood types and conditions. For testing, apply the product in an inconspicuous area or to a sample piece of wood that matches the wood for your application. Apply as much oil as the wood will absorb in one coat. The color typically turns lighter as it cures. Full-color appearance may take up to two weeks.

Does it help preserve the wood?

Wood preservatives render wood toxic to organisms that damage it, including powder post beetles, termites, and fungi. However, wood preservatives do not protect against non-wood-eating insects, such as carpenter bees, ants, and other wood-drilling insects; they only target those that ingest wood. 

Q8 Log Oil is an EPA-approved wood preservative that includes petroleum distillates and copper's metallic equivalent. Before applying Q8 Log Oil, a separate borate-based wood preservative is not Needed.

Very few products contain an actual preservative, like the Q8 Log Oil.

Does it protect against mold and mildew?

Yes, it protects against mold and mildew. For homes in damp and very humid climates, which are more prone to mold and mildew growth, an additional mildew additive, the M-1 Mildew Additive, treats five gallons of Q8 Log Oil.

Does it protect against insects?

The Q8 Log Oil protects against powder post beetles and termites but does not safeguard against non-wood-eating insects like carpenter bees and ants. The NBS30 insect additive offers protection from wood-drilling insects that the Q8 Log Oil alone does not cover. To get this additional insect protection, one pint of NBS30 per five gallons of Q8 Log Oil is all that is needed.

Does it need to be stored indoors during the winter?

It is freeze-thaw stable and does not need special storage in temperatures below freezing.  

Does it need a top coat?

No top coat is required. Applying a clear top coat could complicate future maintenance, so it is not recommended. One coat provides all the protection needed.

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Guidelines for Usage

When applying Outlast Q8 Log Oil, following a set of best practices can ensure optimal results. Let’s break down what you should and shouldn't do to achieve the best outcome for your wood surfaces.

Things You Should Do

• Mix Thoroughly: Stir the oil well before application and continue stirring occasionally during the process.
• Ensure Color Uniformity: Before applying, combine containers from different batches to maintain consistent color throughout.
• Prime the Back: For wood siding, some manufacturers recommend applying a light coat on the back if possible, which helps in further preservation. 
• Saturate the Surface: Apply until the wood can no longer absorb the oil.
• Start with Clean Wood: Ensure the wood is clean, dry, and bare for the best absorption and finish.

Things You Should Avoid

• Avoid Previous Coatings: Don't apply on surfaces still coated with film-forming products—they must be completely stripped away first.
• Weather Considerations: Don't apply if rain is forecasted within the next 36 hours.
• Avoid Thinning: Do not dilute the oil with mineral spirits or any other thinners.
• Avoid Airless Sprayers: Airless spray applicators are not advisable because they cause excessive atomization, leading to product loss. While professionals might use airless electric equipment that delivers a low-pressure spray, DIYers will achieve better results with a pump-up applicator. 

Following these steps will help you apply the log oil effectively, ensuring a durable and even finish that's protective and aesthetically pleasing.

Caulking and Chinking

As wood dries, it is natural for cracking and checking to occur. Filling gaps more significant than 1/4" with caulk is recommended. Cracks/checks less than 1/4" should be flooded with Q8 Log Oil.

If applying a sealant after Q8 Log Oil wait for it to cure which can be 4+ weeks depending on conditions. Curing time can vary with weather conditions. Q8 Log Oil can cure in 2 weeks with many warm and dry days. Low temperatures, humidity, and wet weather can lengthen the cure time to 4 weeks or more.

When the time does not allow for proper curing time, or there are concerns about adherence to the wood, the caulking/chinking should be done before applying Q8 Log Oil.

Samples and Testing

We always recommend performing a one-coat color test. Samples are available for color testing. Before observing the color, wait 24 hours after applying a Q8 Log Oil sample. The color will lighten as the product cures. Cure time can take two-four weeks depending on weather conditions. Please Note: Q8 Log Oil is difficult to remove once it has been applied. Before doing a full application make sure that your color selection is correct, has a look you want, and a maintenance schedule you can manage. 

What Should Be Included in an Annual Log Home Inspection?

An annual inspection is crucial for maintaining the beauty and longevity of a log home treated with a quality wood preservative like Outlast Q8 Log Oil. Here’s a detailed checklist to guide you through the process:

1. Check for Structural Integrity

• Examine the Logs: Inspect each log for upward-facing cracks or checks. These can accumulate water, potentially leading to rot or decay.
• Seal Cracks: To prevent water intrusion, use a flexible filler like a backer rod to fill these checks. Then, apply a high-quality sealant.

2. Assess Sealant Condition

• Review Caulking: Focus on corners, butt joints, and around windows and doors. Look for any areas where the caulking has worn away or where voids have developed.
• Reapply Sealant: Use a compatible sealant to fill any gaps, ensuring the home remains weather-tight.

3. Perform Surface Cleaning

• Regular Maintenance Cleaning: Conduct an annual cleaning to remove dirt, pollen, and surface contaminants. To preserve the log’s finish, use a gentle, non-abrasive cleaner.

Consistent inspection and maintenance help prolong the life and strength of the logs, keeping your home in prime condition.

How to Treat Freshly Sawn End Cuts of Pressure-Treated Wood with Outlast Q8 Log Oil

To ensure the best protection and maintain the warranty on pressure-treated wood products, follow these steps for treating freshly sawn ends with Outlast Q8 Log Oil:

1. Immersion Method:
   
   
• Immerse the wood ends: For optimal absorption and results, submerge the freshly cut ends in the oil for at least three minutes. This allows the oil to penetrate deep into the wood fibers.
2. Alternative Application Methods:
   
   
• Brush, Roller, or Spray: If immersing the wood is not feasible, apply the oil using a brush, roller, or spray equipment. Ensure you cover the ends thoroughly until no more oil is absorbed.

These steps, help enhance pressure-treated wood's durability while keeping any relevant warranties intact.

Outlast Q8 Log Oil Photos

Please note that different lighting conditions in pictures can alter the appearance of colors so color choices should not be based on photos alone. We strongly recommend sampling on your specific wood type to determine color.