Log Jam Chinking

Log Jam chinking effectively keeps its seal; it does not matter the weather. Should there be sun, rain, sleet, snow, or wind, it still holds. Log Jam chinking puts your home at ease by ensuring the weather remains outside where it should be.

Log Home Caulking and Chinking 

Although Caulking and Chinking mostly come last in a log home, they are the most essential. They help in preventing decay, keeping out insects, and bad weather. However, for caulking and chinking to function well, you should pick products that go with the preservatives or finish on the logs.

Sealants

Every log home requires caulking and chinking sealing at corners, around doors and windows, and between the logs. If you choose the caulking that goes with the logs' color and texture, it is hardly noticeable from a distance. The building system or log profile you choose determines whether your home requires chinking.

Chinking is needed between horizontally fixed logs to fill the gaps. You can see chinking from a distance because it is also a decorative feature. If you want your home to have a historic look, you should consider chinking. The sealant you choose for your home should be chemically compatible with the preservative, stain, or other products that you have used on your logs.

Caulking

The types of caulk required in home construction are urethane, oil-base, silicone, acrylic, and butyl. 

Water-Based

Cons: If it rains within five or so hours, it does not stick well. On the other hand, it quickly dries under the sun, making it difficult to fix the instrument. It is more efficient when used under 50- 90 degrees. 

Pros: Some of the colors have a lifelong warranty. They set up fast and have immune ultraviolet rays. It goes with most preservatives and stains. Cleaning it is very easy as you just use soap and water.

Urethane-Based

Cons: This type of caulking has a smell that could be unpleasant to some people. It is only compatible with a few finishes, strain coats, and preservatives. You have to use mineral spirits to clean. 

Pros: Rain does not affect it unless it rains immediately after submission. It can heal under low temperatures or the storm. It is more resistant to water-based caulks and pests.

Chinking

Cons: The presence of water vapor or sap in the log causes the chinking to blister. Not applying it correctly also blisters the chinking. If this happens, you will have to re-apply it. Before applying chinking, you should apply a bond breaker between the log courses.

Pros: Using a bulk-loading gun and five-gallon chinking pails, applying chinking is an easy process that you can do on your own.