Chinking

Chinking is a flexible sealant that is used to seal the joints of log homes. No matter what type of log property you own, it is important to use chinking, a synthetic mortar, to keep the log joints sealed. We offer several reliable chinking products.

At Schroeder Log Home Supply Inc., we believe in offering high-quality products for affordable prices. That is why our selection of chinking products is the perfect choice for anyone who owns a log home. When it comes to chinking log homes, you know that the job must get done right in order for your home's log joints to be properly sealed. Even if you know what you are doing, you need the right supplies to ensure reliable results. With our selection of products, you will have several terrific options to choose from Perma-Chink Chinking, Log Jam Chinking, and Sansin Timber-Tec Chinking.

Chinking joint width of your logs should be between 1/4" and 2" and four times the anticipated movement. For chink joints 1" or more, the depth of the joint should be 3/8" to 1/2". The depth of chinking joints less than 1" wide should be half the width but no less than 1/4". Chinking joint depth should be 1/4"-1/2". See Backer Rod and Chinking Part 1 and 2 for more information.

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• Apply chinking over one coat, and then apply a second coat of log finish the following year.
• Before chinking, wait at least 21 days after staining to allow for cure time. Outlast Q8 Log Oil can be chinked with a urethane caulking after 30 days. If using a water based chinking wait 60 days in warm weather (Summer) and 90 days if cooler or Spring/Fall. Paraffinic oils like in X-100 can cause adhesion failures.