Log Home Caulking

Joint Design for Caulking
Some Notes on Joint Design
Caulking joint width should be between 1/4" and 2" and 4 times the anticipated movement. For joints 1" or more, the depth should be 3/8" to 1/2". The depth of joints less than 1" wide should be half the width but no less than 1/4". (Caulking joint depth should be 1/4"-1/2".)
 
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concealConceal Textured Caulk delivers performance that's hard to see. Conceal’s 7 colors blend in with the most popular stains used on log homes, and Conceal’s light texture simulates the natural roughness of wood. The combination of color and texture makes it hard to see where the caulking ends and the logs begin. Instead, they just blend together. Although the caulking is hard to see, Conceal delivers performance. Application Temperature: 40°-90° F.
Clean-up: Soap and water.

Additionally, Conceal:
• Is resistant to rainfall in 1-4 hours
• Has a limited lifetime warranty
• Has superior elongation, memory, and adhesion
• Excellent for filling and concealing checks
Log Builder LogoLog Builder A log home sealant with a lifetime warranty. Designed to meet the demanding needs of the log home industry and is compatible with most construction materials. Log Builder is water resistant in 1-4 hours. Develops powerful adhesion, remains rubbery for many years (Very resistant to weathering and ultraviolet light), and its water-based chemistry is environmentally friendly. Recommended for use with Backer Rod.
Application Temperature 40°-120° F (surface temp.)
Clean-up: Soap and water.
Note: Black, Gray, and Redwood are Special Order Colors (generally available within 1-3 weeks).
FYI: How Well Does Log Builder Stick?

UV Guard Premium Caulk
A professional strength sealant that forms a powerful adhesive bond and remains amazingly flexible, water resistant, and weather tight for years. May be used on log home joints, coated or uncoated wood, sheet metal, masonry, stucco, drywall, and painted surfaces. Ideal for caulking windows and door frames, baseboards, molding, siding and trim, corner joints, pipes, and vents. Lifetime limited warranty.
Application Temp: Above 40° F.
Clean-up: Soap and water.
Puttylastic is an excellent, all-weather, bronze-colored log home construction caulk. Unlike other caulks, it is not as sensitive to adverse weather conditions, has better tube stability, and possesses qualities that are more suited to the unique nature of log homes. Puttylastic is designed to “cure” extremely slow. Its distinguishing feature is its ability to provide a soft, mobile seal. Puttylastic is designed for internal sealing. Rubberized caulks rely on two-point contact for maximum stretch, flexibility, and seal. But any caulk used for internal joint sealing will encounter multiple points of contact, not the two point contact required for the successful seal of a rubberized caulk. Unlike harder rubberized caulks, Puttylastic is naturally suited for multiple point sealing because of its semi-fluid, self-sealing nature that tends to flow with log movement instead of resisting it. Puttylastic is freeze-thaw stable and has a 5 year shelf life when properly stored. Clean-up: Mineral spirits.

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UV Guard Textured Caulk
An elastic, textured caulk made from 100% pure acrylic resins and carries a lifetime limited warranty. Specifically developed for use on log homes and many other construction-related areas. Other uses include siding - log or sawn slab and checks in logs. Application Temp: Above 40° F.
Clean-up: Soap and water.
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