Log Chinking/Caulking

The third step in restoration is chinking. Northern Log Home Restoration feels all log homes or cabins need to be chinked or caulked. Customers often ask; what is the difference between chinking and caulking? The difference is caulking has a smooth appearance and chinking has a textured appeal. The main purpose of chinking is to protect your home from water and insect intrusion. Chinking is also a permanent answer to air leaks, no air leaks lower utility bill making your home an eco-friendly home. Remember that even small gaps between logs or in corners can act like a water trap and a home for unwanted insects leading to dry rot in the future. Pay close attention around windows and doors; if these areas are left unattended it is the equivalent to leaving a window or two open all night during winter months.

Northern Log Home Restoration uses a backer rod along with a very high quality chinking material that stretches to accommodate most log structures. When a log goes through the drying process there is movement that occurs as well as checking (cracks in the logs). Our recommendation is that all upward checks of 1/4 inch or larger be filled with a foam backer rod prior to being caulked. The foam backer rod has three main purposes. It allows the applicator a two point adhesion which in return provides better elasticity during log movement, uniform thickness of caulk, and it saves product which in return will save the customer money.

NORTHERN LOG HOME RESTORATION, INC
9144 East Anton Rd.
Angora, MN 55703
218-780-5730
restorelogs@outlook.com