Roadwarriorsvt,
Interesting about the humidity. I would have thought Hawaii was humid too, but I guess not. I hear the cost of living is high in Hawaii though. What kind of career did you have? Military? Marines?
The following product is what I used on my last adventure after power washing. I say adventure as my log home is quite high. Used lots of ladders! Here we're just getting started on the back.
This particular product would not be the choice for new siding, but if their others products are half as good they are outstanding. Just used a deck version too.
http://www.sashco.com/products/transformation-log-stain/I would recommend an electric sprayer for application. No other way to go in my honest opinion. Sure beats moving a compressor around!
