We had the south and west walls of our 16 year old Hearthstone log home restored professionally. (6 by 12 inch rectangular pine with 4 inch chinking) They took out the old pink insulation behind the chink and spline and replaced it with a product called insul-chink. Is this a good product? (I read your column alot—thanks!!–and have seen you mention open or closed cell foam). I also instructed them NOT to caulk the exterior checks because I know how you caution against doing this. Is the insu
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