We have a log home, have been here for 15 yrs. It was new when we bought it. Over the yrs. the house has settled, and over the yrs.there were small gaps that you could see outside, feal cool air coming in. We were told to stuff them with Ocum, a rope(horse hair) that is treated with something, that they use in boats ect. and log homes, it espands(some).Did this for a few years. This was not a kit but builder built it from trees on the land.Now 15 yrs. later I can still feel cool air in spots, ex
Yes we still use okum on some repair jobs. That product does dry out with age and should be replaced from time to time. If considering changing the look and going to calking or chinking, 1st try this in a closet so your not commited. For products call Timeless woodcare at 800-564-2987