Two Considerations before Planning your Chinking

Learning the basic application of chinking does not require any particular experience. Anybody can chink his log cabin as long as he has the ability to seal in any crack on the wood with the chinking mixture. It can be made out of mud combined with some chemical compositions.



As a basic rule, all chinking mixtures must achieve the correct level of softness. This certain quality cannot be attained in freezing temperatures. On the other hand, especially during monsoon weather, too much rainfall during application may also cause frustration. Basically, you should be mindful of the weather before continuing your project and you must also know how to blend and choose the perfect materials for your mixture.



Durability of the Chinking Mixture

Modern acrylic and any foam substance will most likely outlast all natural materials. The elasticity and smoothness of the ready-made mixtures are already proven of good quality. Aside from that, natural materials require intensive labor because they are difficult to maintain.
Cost of Chinking

Materials for log home chinking may cost almost nothing, unlike what a DIY is ready to pay for natural materials. But remember, construction of log homes requires conformity with the law. You must secure a building code number and you will also need a big capital investment.
Nevertheless, chinking is significant in log homes. It brings style, comfort and dependability to every log home owner and his family. So if you are planning to build your log home, learn ahead these two important considerations before doing so.