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How to Apply Log Home Stain In 5 Steps

Posted on | Log Home Stain |Josh Horner
Applying stain to your log home is crucial, of course!  The structural integrity of your home is the focus; and staining and other finishing products will provide a highly-effective shield against the bombardment of natural elements as well as insect infiltration. Logs, being a natural building material, will be subject to decomposition and require preservation and prev...
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Chinking Repair—There’s Nothing Difficult About It

Posted on | Log Home Chinking |Leroy Walker
So, it's time for some chinking repair.  Oh yes, chinking materials have definitely evolved from ‘primitive’ to ‘impressive’!  In days of old, virtually any material that could be found was used as chinking to fill the gaps to keep out insect invasions, rodents, moisture and the bitter cold.  Everything from horse-hair to moss to dung to mud to newspaper was utilized to...
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The Most Popular Stains for Log-Home Exteriors

Posted on | Log Home Stain |Leroy Walker
If one were to ask a log-home owner which stain he or she feels is the best, chances are you’ll get an opinion based on that stain’s performance for his particular home based on the wood species, for example, which can alter a stain’s color. Chances are, also, the log-home owner has tried one, maybe two, types of exterior stains. And if you were to ask a couple dozen h...
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Should You Put Chinking Over Cement?

Posted on | Log Home Chinking |Josh Horner
A question that often gets asked from log-home owners is: “Is it OK to put chinking over cement?” and the answer is “Yes”, but that ‘yes’ answer is assuming the old cement is in good shape and isn’t showing signs of crumbling. Due to the heaviness of cement, this medium typically cracks which, unfortunately, will permit water to travel under thin edges. Older cement-bas...
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10 Most-Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Log-Home

Posted on | log homes |Josh Horner
As with building any home, whether log style or traditional, it’s very easy to get caught up in the whirl- wind of the excitement and overlook some very important building considerations. Mistakes or oversights can be very costly to re-do or replace while other blunders are permanent—and living with a new log-home with features that can’t be fixed can be very regrettabl...
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How To Make Log-Home Stains Last

Posted on | Log Home Stain |Josh Horner
The purchase of a log home, is undoubtedly, a sizeable investment. With that being said, it only stands to reason one would want every part of the log-home to remain as maintenance-free as possible—whether it’s the flooring, the windows, the chinking or even the stain. But, as with any home, there will be upkeep that must be regularly factored in to ensure proper protec...
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Advice on Chinking, Log Stain & Log Home Supplies

Posted on | Log Homes |Leroy Walker
Log stains, chinking and cabin caulking are staples for the preservation of your log home. Eventually, you will find yourself applying at least one of these materials if you own a log home. It is always best to consult with your builder or application contractor before making a purchase. Chinking, caulking and stain are available in a number of colors, consistencies and...
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Chinking: The Best Product for Your Log Home

Posted on | Log Home Chinking |Leroy Walker
Triple Stretch chinking is designed to help keep bugs and the elements on the outside of your log home. It has been manufactured by the Weatherall Company for the past 30 years. It is one of the original products specifically designed for the log home market. It can be purchased either in 5 gallon buckets or 29oz tubes. Triple Stretch chinking typically costs between $1...
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Supplies for Log Homes: Chinking, Log Stain & Caulking For Log Homes

Posted on | Log Homes |Leroy Walker
Log home supplies such as chinking, log home stain and cabin caulking are typically required in order to properly maintain your log structure. Mountain Home Building Product is a leading distributor of Sashco log home supplies such as Log Jam, Log Builder, Conceal, Chinker’s Edge, Transformation stain, Capture stain, High Sierra stain and Symphony interior clear finish....
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Log Home Maintenance Checklist

Posted on | Log Homes |Leroy Walker
Log home maintenance is something that is a continual project for most log home owners. Typically, it is confined to reapplying log stains and applying a little caulking or chinking material. Log home maintenance does not have to be a headache if you set up a maintenance program. Below you will find some helpful tips for maintaining your log home. Walk around the perim...
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Oil Based Log Home Stain & Water Based Log Home Stain

Posted on | Log Home Stain |Josh Horner
Selecting the right stain for your log home can be confusing and time consuming. Below you will find some helpful hints to guide you through the selection process. Oil based stains typically penetrate into the wood and have a strong odor. Oil based stains can be used on logs, wood siding, decks, hand rails or roofing materials. Not all oil based stains are created the ...
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Chinking for Log homes & Cabins: Application Guide & Tools

Posted on | Log Home Chinking |Josh Horner
Log home chinking is typically applied by professionals but it is a skill that one can acquire over time. It is important to have the right tools, product and knowledge before starting your own chinking project. Chinking material can be applied through the use of quart tubes, bulk loading guns or industrial machines. Any of the aforementioned methods will work for chink...
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