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Energy Seal caulk that best matches the color of the logs sounds like it would work.

There shouldn’t be any problems if there aren’t ledges to catch water and let it run back into the chink line. I would recommend removing the old chinking, applying a good borate like Shell Guard and then apply new chinking. If there are ledges catching water you can grind it… Read More »Archive-1194

A slot should be cut down the logs and the drywall tucks into the slot. This will allow the logs to move and not break the drywall.

Not sure how much is there, but normally we cut it out with a utility knife then scrape any access that is still stuck to the log with a paint scraper.

It will probably separate from the boards. I would recommend using Energy Seal caulk. Call 800-564-2987 to purchase.

I’m sure you can use beech, but it normally it isn’t very straight to get a good log out of it. Also, the larger ones tend to be hollow in the center and have rot already started. I would not recommend building without drying.

You could try to put a light stain on the newer looking logs to try and blend with old. If the insect damage is really bad or still active you may want to have them replaced. Call Dave at 800-564-2987 to get some samples of stain to try and blend.… Read More »Archive-1204

Try brushing Perma Chink’s ”Chink Paint” on it. You can buy it by the gallon and it is thick enough that it should seal any little cracks in the mortar. It comes in a variety of colors. Apply with paint brush that you cut the bristles down short. You can… Read More »Archive-1206

It sounds like a New England Log Home. That was the nature of their buildings. Most log homes are not like this. BEWARE of rot. There are so many ledges to catch water that it doesn’t run off the logs properly and starts rot easily. Walk around the house and… Read More »Archive-1208

The spray foam is an ”open celled” foam and gives of gases that will bubble the latex chinking. I do not recommend it for use where it is in contact with wood. I have seen it start rot spots many times since moisture is absorbed into it.