Get Ready for a Chinking Project, Four Hints to Prepare your Log Homes

When and how to know the right time your cabins need chinking? As you’re looking at a tired and worn out log home, you come to realize you have ignored the maintenance for many years now.

Four Hints on How a Log Chink Preparation is Done

Part of your preparation must be the four things listed below. These are hints to help you check on your cabins and to prepare what you need for repairs.

1) All Around Inspection

The first thing to do is to inspect your log cabins. Take a walk around to have a closer look at the logs and watch for checks and large cracks. As the wood gets older it also gets dryer; checks are visible this time. They can be caulked using a good quality caulk. It’s available in different colors so it matches the log stain. For large cracks, they accumulate dust and allow drops of rain to set right in logs.

2) Check for Discolorations

Discolorations are caused by mold or mildew, these can be cleaned using soft scrubs and a cleaning mixture. Wash off with water and let the wood dry before going on with repairs.

3) Check for Stains or Dark Spots

Rain drops that drips or splashes onto your logs will wear the log finish and water will soak in the wood. If this isn’t treated, it will turn to mold and might weaken the wood. Ensure resolution by installing gutters to redirect water away.

4) Check for any other Damages

Visible damages on wood can be cut out and replaced; alternatively you can use a “dutchman”. While damage with the entire log is quite difficult so you need a professional to do the job.

You log home is your legacy, later it will be passed down to the next generation. Not only does it represent an important investment. The commitment in building and the satisfaction in chinking can’t be measured with any amount of money.