Completion and pres treating woodwork
8.
Once you have completed the window and door fittings, fix the facing panels to the frames to cover the slits
above the windows inside the cabin. We stress the importance of mounting them on the framework and
on
the wall timbers, to allow the structure room to "settle".
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Please note that we have designed the windows with removable crossbars, to make cleaning the window or
painting the frame easier. Care should be taken when removing and replacing the window cross, since it is a
tight fit.
Regular visual checks help to avoid damage before it occurs. Please remember that fitting adjustments to the
different parts are an unavoidable part of the care programme.
We wish you a lot of pleasure from your Lillevilla 100.
We reserve the right to amend the technical specification.
Treatment and painting must be done twice immediately after building up the house. It
’
s very important to use
treatment fluid including protection against moulding and blue stain (please ask further advise from the seller
of the treatment fluid). Follow the instructions of the producer of the treatment fluid. The best result will be
achieved in dry circumstances when the temperature is over +5 ºC. Doors and windows must be treated from
both sides. The building needs to be treated also with protection against blue stain and moulding (specially the
corners). Treatments both in and outside must be renewed regularly following the instructions of the producer
of the protective liquid. Follow carefully the condition of the South side wall, because ultraviolet radiation
effects more to it than to the other walls.
In despite of the treatment, moisture can get in from corners, knots, splits and joints of the parts. If needed, you
can prohibit this with silicon, for example.
Note that split knots of light log houses can let protection material flow and make tracks to the other side.
Water absorbs to the wood construction easiest through the heads of the timber (ends of logs and fascia
boards). So treat these points with great care and often enough. Also other timber parts being under heavy
strain of weather and wear (fascia boards, wind covering boards, parapets and facing planks of the terrace)
should be treated quite often, yearly if necessary.
It is recommended to install
venthole gratings (not included) at the top of gable triangles to let extra moisture out.
It is very important to make sure the ventilation works, also under the house.
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