Chinking and Caulking
495 Questions
Archive-1810
We are looking at possibly purchasing a log home that was built in 1984. There are two split logs on one side of the home. Unfortunately, we have not...
Archive-1044
We live in a dog trot log cabin that was built by my family in 1858. I am wondering how to go about rechinking the house. I have no...
Archive-1300
What is the best mixture for making old style chinking ? Type s mix and sand ? Would like it to last for a little while with min. Cracking......
Archive-1556
I have become the owner of a hand hewn log home built 1930. I need to find something to fill in the space between the logs. The orignal mud...
Archive-1812
I just inherited an old one story log cabin. The exterior chinking appears to be mortar. The interior chinking is a mystery material. It looks like it is loose...
Archive-1046
Hi, we are looking at buying a 10 yr old log home in northeastern pennsylvania that has whole northern pine logs. It does not have chinking but it is...
Archive-1302
i have a round log home with insulation mesh and motar for my chinking. Is there something i can replace it with or re do it like it is,...
Archive-1558
I MADE A BIG MISTAKE ON PAINTING MY LOG HOME.WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND I DO NOW? SHOULD I LEAVE IT ALONE?
Archive-1814
We have a 200 year old clap board house. While installing a new door we realized that it is a split log house with a layer of plaster between...
Archive-1048
Have a 20 year old log home. Had the house refinished 8 years ago. Do not know what they used to caulk, but I have water coming into the...
Archive-1304
I used 1x12 rough cut lumber on the intreior walls of my man cave. The boards are spaced 1 1/2 '' apart. Can I use drywall mud for chinking?...
Archive-1560
I have always dreamed of having a log home however a friend of mine said they they are alot of work to maintain. I know nothing about them other...
Archive-1816
We have a new log home that we built ourself. It is made out of Poplar. What is the best type of stain or sealant to put on the...
Archive-1050
Inherited 28 year cabin has cob webs in it and dust can u wash the chink with mild soap and water on the inside to get dust and grime...
Archive-1306
I recently had a contractor chink my cabin.It was cold and the chinking has already cracked. Should I have him chip it out and replace it or can it...
Archive-1562
My 1000 sq. ft. log home is about 8yrs old and sits on concrete slab. I have found drafts between the bottom log and concrete. I originally used silicone...
Archive-1818
I have a 1-story log home that i would like to cob blast and restain & seal. Is it difficult to do the cob-blasting? I have found a place...
Archive-1052
I own a log kit home that I bought and some of the interior walls are 2x4 with GWB. At the head of the walls they intersect log floor...
Archive-1308
Hi! I have a 16x20 3 sided spruce log cabin in a windy area. I would like to perma-chink to reduce heat loss. As you know the edges /...
Archive-1564
Hello, We bought a 3 story butt and pass system log home. The previous owner put in mortar chinking, but my family and I don't like it. We do...