What do we have here?

[RobEllett]

This is a Ryan's Steakhouse and the solid stain appears to be blowing off. I'm thinking improper prep before staining. Typical cheap rush construction work is my first guess.

 

[bigchaz]

Could be a million things. Is it solid stain or is it paint? Regardless of prep, wood may not have been dried before coating applied and sometimes solids just plain suck...and they peel.

 

[RobEllett]

Thanks Charlie, Yes I am fairly mostly somewhat sure that the coating is indeed solid stain. How's that for a definitive statment,lol.
Well I was going with cheap and fast and I suppose green lumber would also fall in that category as well.
How would you handle this Charlie?

 

[RobEllett]

Anyone else ever see this on a Ryan's before or work on a Ryan's?

 

[Christopher]

That looks like old, oxidized paint that failed and is peeling.

 

[Squirtgun]

The Ryans around here looks the same way.The paint has served its usefulness and a repaint is in order.

 

[BlueBliss]

The Ryan's around here is long gone! It's now an equipment rental and "service" place... The building looks great!

 

[RobEllett]

Well the picture was sent from a DM, I guess I will have to go and get a first hand look.

 

[Pete Marentay]

Looks like an acrylic stain. The flaking or peeling indicates a moisture issue, likely at the roof. I am guessing here, but those look like log faces rather than log construction, and I believe water is getting behind those faces. let us know what you find out, Rob.

 

[Nichole]

How did this turn out? Just curious...