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What is "Chinking"?
If you are visiting the site to understand their services, chinking refers to the synthetic sealant mix applied to the joints and gaps between stacked logs. It is a critical component of log home care because it: [1]
- 🌡️ Creates Insulation: Seals out drafts to maintain indoor temperatures.
- 💧 Resists Weather: Prevents water infiltration and moisture decay.
- 🐜 Blocks Pests: Keeps insects, bugs, and rodents from nesting between logs.
- 🪵 Flexes with Wood: Unlike rigid mortar, modern chinking is highly elastic and stretches as the log home naturally expands and shifts. [1]
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