Log Builder- 5 Gallon

Availability: In-Stock
Shipping Time: 3-5 Business Days
Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Description:
Log Builder caulking was specifically designed to stretch and compress in order to absorb all log movement. It can be used around doors and windows, in the cracks of your wood or during the log stacking process. Log Builder has been the choice of professionals for over 25 years. Finally, it is a water-based material that is environmentally friendly.

Caulking Application Tips:

1. Start with dry logs. Their moisture content should be below 20%.
2. Apply log stains before installing the caulking material.
3. Clean your logs prior to applying any caulking material. Any loose debris, dirt, dust or grease could adversely affect the adhesion of your chinking.
4. Install backer rod before applying any log home caulking products. Backer rod is available in closed cell and open cell forms.
5. Select a caulking material that is going to be compatible with your log home stain. If you are unsure about the compatibility of your log caulking and your log home stain then speak with the manufacturers of both products.
6. Do not apply caulking in direct sunlight. This could lead to blisters in the material.
7. Apply 2 to 3 feet of material at a time and then work the material with a foam brush or trowel.
8. Use a spray bottle to mist the caulking if it dries too quickly.
9. Clean as you go. Soap and water can be used if the material has not dried.
10. Caulking should not be installed to a depth greater than 1/4”.
11. Avoid caulking in the rain or when rain is imminent.
12. Caulking should not be applied when temperatures are below 40° or when subfreezing temperatures are expected within 48 hours of application.

What is the difference between chinking and caulking materials?

Chinking is an elastic sealing material that has a coarse surface which is designed to look like old-fashioned mortar and is typically used on larger joints. Caulking is a highly elastic sealing material that has no surface texture and is mainly used in smaller joints.

Color
Tan, Woodtone, White Pine, Dark Brown, Gray, Redwood, and Black

Packaging
10.5 oz. plastic cartridges, 29 oz. fiber cartridges, and 5-gallon straight-sided pails. (Not all colors are available in all sizes.)

Water Resistance
In most conditions, Log Builder forms a water resistant skin within 4 hours, depending on humidity and temperature. If applied in temperature lower than 50°F and/or in relative humidity higher than 70%, Log Builder must be covered with plastic sheeting for 3-5 days before exposure to rain.

Application Range
40°F - 120°F (Surface temperature). Ideal range: 50°F - 90°F.

Service Range
-30°F - 250°F

Paintability
Log Builder is paintable with latex coatings in 4 hours, with oil-based coatings in 5 days.

Compatibility
Log Builder will adhere to woods treated with most preservatives including borates**, pentachlorophenol, and copper compounds. Log Builder is also compatible with insulating glass sealants and most building materials, including foam insulation.

Shelf Life
18 months from date on carton when stored at room temperature.

Specifications
Passes C834-76, the performance requirements of TT-S-00230B and ASTM C-920. Meets FHA requirements.

VOC
4% by weight, max.

Cure-Through Time
3 weeks (1/2" thickness, 70°F, 50% relative humidity)

Warning
This product contains a chemical(s) which is reported by the State of California to cause birth defects or reproductive harm.

Extrusion Rate
1100 g/min (1/8" orifice at 40 psi)

Freeze-Thaw
Passes 5 cycles (0°F - 70°F)

Hardness (Shore A)
38 (21-day cure)

Elongation at Break
550%

Solid Weight %
79%

Solid Volume %
71%

Tack-Free Time
Less than 1 hour

Stain
None

Water Resistance
No washout (4 hours; 40°F, 50% relative humidity)

Weathering
Washout - None
Cracking - None
Discoloration - Passes ASTM C834-76

Snow
Be cautious of areas where snow builds up around the structure and remains for extended periods of time. Snow removal is recommended for these areas to ensure the ultimate adhesion of Log Builder. Sashco will test any stain to determine compatibility with Log Builder. Just call and send us a sample of the stain you want tested. Test results available in a minimum of 6 weeks. The data reported here are believed to be reliable. No warranty is made or implied concerning the accuracy or the results obtained from their use.

** Some borate wood preservatives contain glycols or other agents that could interfere with adhesion. Sashco's PeneTreat contains no glycols.

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