Required Tools for Chinking

Assemble all of your equipment, tools and materials together at the job site. Know where the electrical and water supplies at the site are located and be prepared with proper hoses, cords, etc. A secure, temperate area should be used for storage of the chinking. DO NOT FREEZE and do not allow materials to become overheated. If you are using a hand or air-powered caulking gun, check it for proper working condition. If you are using a battery-powered gun, have an extra battery pack available. If you are using a commercial pump, check it for proper working condition. Extra pump parts, such as stator, rotor, nozzles, and hoses and other maintenance parts will help avoid costly delays. Be sure to carry several heavy duty extension cords and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for operation of the pump.

1. Chinking pump and/or bulk-loading caulking gun(s)
2. Tool Pouch
3. Clean, lint-free rags for wiping down log surfaces, for spills, runs, and cleanup
4. Sharp knives suitable for trimming backer-rod
5. Cardboard box or table for holding backer-rod while adhesive is applied
6. Spray adhesive (such as 3M™ 77) for installing backer-rod
7. Spray bottle for ‘release agent’
8. Isopropyl alcohol – combine with 50% water for ‘release agent’ mixture (label for precaution)
9. Masonry margin trowels of appropriate sizes (1/2” to 2” most commonly used)
10. Spatula for scraping pails
11. Sheets of heavy plastic or canvas to protect job site from spills and inclement weather
12. Backer-Rod in appropriate sizes, or other backing materials
    
13. Adequate quantity of chinking/caulking