I have a white pine log home. Getting ready to restain and need to know if I need to caulk all the cracks in the exterior logs before staining.
waterloop Changed status to publish April 8, 2024
I recommend that you do not fill the checks (cracks) in the logs. What happens is the caulk will eventually dry out and separate from the wood allowing water to get down in behind, and it will not be able to dry out fast enough, if ever, and start log rot. Those checks are the logs way to breath. The exception to this is if they are running into a door or window and are allowing water or wind to get into the interior of the home.