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Manufacturer: Perma-Chink
Availability: In-Stock
Shipping Time: 3-5 Business Days
Warranty: 5 Year
Description:
Since 1981, Perma-Chink Log Home Sealant has proven itself on thousands of chinked and chinkless style homes to become the most widely applied chinking in the world. It's simply the best chinking by every measure: longevity, appearance, performance and ease of application. Perma-Chink is a flexible, textured chinking that seals the open gaps between logs to eliminate heat loss and air infiltration. Even though it looks and feels like traditional mortar, it's not. Perma-Chink is a pure acrylic that adheres to logs and stretches to maintain a tight seal by following log movement. Application can be done by the homeowner or a professional contractor.
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STEP #1: INSPECTION
If applying to an older home, check for signs of rot and decay. Remove and
replace or repair deteriorated wood. Contact any Perma-Chink Systems office for
information about wood repairs.
STEP #2: SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from oil, dirt or other foreign
matter. Use appropriate materials to clean and prepare surfaces. Perma-Chink Log
Home Sealant is best applied after the home has been stained. We strongly
recommend the use of any LIFELINE™ brand exterior stain and topcoat. If an
oil-based stain has been applied, allow it to dry at least two weeks before
applying Perma-Chink Log Home Sealant.
STEP #3: BACKING MATERIALS
Perma-Chink Log Home Sealant should only be applied over approved substrates.
When selecting the width of Grip Strip to use on round logs, the joint width
should be approximately 1/6th the diameter of the logs (10” diameter logs; 10” ÷
6 = 1.67”). Obtain a copy of our “Log Home Sealant Application Guide” from any
Perma-Chink Systems location for information about suitable backing materials
and substrates.
STEP #4: APPLICATION
Do not apply in direct sunlight or when the temperature is less than 40° F.
Perma-Chink Log Home Sealant may be applied with a bulk loading caulk gun, grout
bag or high volume chink pump. Hold the applicator tip firmly against the back
surface and apply. If several beads of chinking are required to fill a gap,
place them close together to avoid entrapped air. Apply enough sealant to
maintain a wet thickness of at least 5/16” and no more than ½” across the entire
joint after tooling. Only apply as much sealant as you can tool in about 15
minutes. Once the joint is filled, spray with a light mist of water and tool
smooth with a trowel or spatula. If the width of the trowel is close to the
width of the joint, the smoothing process will be easier. Make sure there is
good contact between the Perma-Chink and the exposed edges of the top and bottom
logs. If you are a first time applicator, start work on a less visible area
until you become familiar with the process.
STEP #5: DRYING AND CURING TIME
Protect freshly applied Perma-Chink from direct rainfall for a minimum of 24
hours. When draping a wall with plastic film, allow some airspace between the
wall and the plastic to facilitate drying. Sheets of cardboard may also be use
to cover newly applied Perma-Chink to prevent “chinking inspectors” from leaving
finger dents in the uncured chinking.
Drying time and curing time are two entirely different terms. In warm or hot
weather, Perma-Chink will begin to skin over in as little as ten minutes while a
complete cure may take three to four weeks. Cooler weather will slow both the
drying time and curing process.
STEP #6: CLEANUP
Clean area and equipment immediately with warm, soapy water before the
Perma-Chink dries. For removing Perma-Chink that has dried, soften with alcohol
and then clean with warm water. Please do not pollute our environment. Dispose
of containers and unused material in accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations.
STEP #7: MAINTENANCE
Periodic cleaning with an appropriate cleaner such as Log Wash™ will clean off
dust and dirt and accentuate the beauty of your home. We recommend that log
walls be washed down at least twice a year. Small rips and tears may be repaired
using a bead of Perma-Chink and a damp short bristled brush to blend it in with
the surrounding area. Tears greater than one foot long should be cut out and the
chinking replaced.
STEP #8: STORAGE
Store Perma-Chink out of direct sunlight and protect from freezing. Although
Perma-Chink is freeze-thaw stable, if the product is accidentally frozen, allow
to thaw, mix well and check for suitability of use before applying.
© Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. 04/2007
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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.
Should I chink or stain my log home first?
It
is best to apply a stain that is compatible with the chinking first.
The stain acts as a primer for the chinking and normally improves the
overall adhesion of the chinking material. Additionally, it makes the
clean up process for the chinking material much easier.
What type of tool should I use in order to apply my chinking or caulking material?
Most applicators use foam brushes. Others use steel or plastic trowels.
Do I need to chink or caulk my log home?
At some point you will probably need to caulk or chink your log home.
What do I do to my chink when it’s time to re-stain?
It
is difficult to keep maintenance coats of stain off the existing
chinking material. The stain can be brushed on by hand in an attempt to
keep it off the chinking, but this can be very time consuming. Another
option is to spray over top of the chinking material and then come back
over the existing chinking material with a product called Brushover.
This product is a textured, elastomeric coating that is available in
the same colors as Log Jam chinking. Simply paint over the chink line
to restore the original color of the chinking.
Can I stain overtop of the chinking and caulking on my home?
Yes. Most stains will wet-out and adhere to most chinking and caulking products.
Do I need to maintain my chinking material?
No. If the chinking material is properly installed, there should be very little maintenance work down the road.
How do I fix my chinking or caulking if it is torn?
The
entire process is rather easy. Begin with a clean surface. Gun the new
chinking material over the torn area, and tool the new chinking
material onto the old chinking material. The old and new chinking
material should bond together.
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Available Colors
Perma-Chink is available in White, Stone, Light Gray, Medium Gray, Sandstone, Beige, Tan and Brown. Custom colors are also available.
Application Temperature Range
40-90 Degrees
Application Methods
Caulking Gun or Chinking Pump
Surface Preparation
Clean, dry, free of mold or mildew (Do not use steel wool)
Special Instructions
Apply enough sealant to maintain a wet thickness of at least 5/16” and no more than ½” across the entire joint after tooling. Only apply as much sealant as you can tool in about 15 minutes.
Drying Time
Perma-Chink will begin to skin over in as little as ten minutes while a complete cure
may take three to four weeks.
Packaging
Perma-Chink is available in 11oz tubes, 30oz tubes and 5 gallon buckets.
Storage
Store Perma-Chink in a tightly sealed container in moderate temperatures (between 40° F. and 90° F.) DO NOT FREEZE.
Clean Up
Clean up immediately with soap and water. Dispose of excess materials and Energy Seal by following all local, state and federal environmental disposal regulations.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
READ AND FOLLOW ALL LABEL INSTRUCTIONS PROIR TO APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
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If you find an identical item priced lower at a competitor, Mountain Home Building Products will match that price and give you $10 off your next order. Proof of the competitors price including shipping and handling fees must be provided via email or communicated with one of our representatives. Offer valid 30 days from the date of purchase.
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