WHAT IS CHECKMATE 2?
CHECK MATE 2 is a weatherproof sealant designed to stop or prevent water
infiltration through pronounced cracks (called CHECKS) in logs, timber,
and wood siding. As a check filler, Check Mate 2 forms a tough elastic
filler and coating. It has superb color stability and resists
ultraviolet rays, ozone, mold, mildew and airborne contaminates. Even
the most troublesome leaks can be sealed with Check Mate 2.
WHAT is checking?
“Checking” or seasoning
is a normal occurrence in
logs and wood as it ages.
Fortunately, with a log
home you can see any checks
that could cause moisture
seepage inside the home.
Seepage is troublesome only
when the check (split)
occurs in the upper half of
the log, runs down into the
heart of the log,and runs
the length of the log into
the “bucking” (jamb) which
is behind the framing of a
door or window. Even the
most troublesome leaks can
be eliminated with this
exclusive product.
Checks that occur under
eaves or porches where rain
does not reach should not be
considered problem areas.
Most trouble spots usually
occur where moisture is
common on the sides of a log
home that are exposed to
excessive wind and rain.
IF YOU HAVE A CHECK KIT
ON HAND YOU CAN EASILY SEAL
THESE CHECKS AND PREVENT THE
POSSIBILITY OF ANNOYING AND
DAMAGING WATER LEAKS.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF
USING CHECK MATE 2?
- WATER RESISTANCE:
Since CHECK MATE 2 flows
into and seals areas
where common caulk
cannot, even the most
troublesome leaks can be
eliminated.
- RETARDS CHECKING:
When applied to small
cracks or loose knots in
logs or siding, CHECK
MATE 2 seals the area to
stop moisture
penetration and prevents
further checking and
splitting.
- 25-YEAR DURABILITY:
Proprietary blend of
copolymers offer
outstanding resistance
to the elements for
years of
maintenance-free
protection.
- ATTRACTIVE: Check
Mate 2 is available in
six colors designed to
compliment your home’s
natural wood exterior.
- STAINABLE: Check
Mate 2 is stainable once
it has fully cured in 72
hours.
- CHECK MATE 2 can be
applied to cracks or
small areas with a small
caulk gun.
- QUICK DRYING: Dries
to the touch in one hour
and completely cures in
72 hours.
- LOW ODOR: Contains
no caustic dryers and
meets all requirements
for Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC) to help
protect our environment.
- WATERBORNE: Easy
soap and water clean up
of spills, tools, and
brushes.
HOW
DO YOU APPLY CHECK MATE 2?
- SURFACE PREPARATION:
Apply CHECK MATE 2 to
clean, dry, bare
surfaces that are free
from contaminants
including dirt, dust,
old finishes, water
repellants, wax and
mildew. Mask the area
adjacent to the check to
allow easy cleanup.
- APPLICATION: Insert
the CHECK MATE 2 tube in
a standard caulking
dispenser and cut the
tip to the width of the
check. Make certain
CHECK MATE 2 has good
contact with the wood on
each side of the crack.
DO NOT fill the crack
completely - seal just
the outer area. When
checks are 1/4” or more
in width, use backer
rod. Insert backer rod
approximately 3/8” below
the check surface. Apply
when sealant and surface
temperatures are between
40F and 90F. DO NOT
apply in direct sunlight
and DO NOT apply if rain
is expected within 12
hours. When CHECK MATE 2
cures it has
considerable shrinkage.
Some checks may require
a second application.
It is important to make
sure water cannot lay in
the check or run down to
window or door jams.
- CLEAN UP: Remove
masking tape. If
properly applied, the
clean up area for CHECK
MATE 2 should be
confined to the tube and
utensils used. Warm soap
and water is sufficient
for proper clean up.
- MAINTENANCE: CHECK
MATE 2 has a 25-year
durability. If during
the life of your log
home you plan to sand
blast the logs, make
certain you proceed with
caution around areas
that contain CHECK MATE
2.
- STORAGE: Store CHECK
MATE 2 in a clean dry
area out of direct
sunlight and away from
children. Keep from
freezing. Shelf life is
only 1 year under these
conditions.
HOW
IS CHECK MATE 2 PACKAGED?
For most applications a
CHECK KIT is the most
convenient packaging. Each
CHECK KIT contains 2/11 oz
Tubes of CHECK MATE 2, plus
50 Linear Feet of 3/8”
Backer Rod and an
instruction sheet. For
larger projects cases of
12/11 oz Tubes of CHECK MATE
2 are available.
WHAT COLORS ARE THE CHECK
KITS AVAILABLE IN?
Check Kits are available
in Clear, Dark Brown, Gray,
Light Brown, Medium Brown,
Red Brown and Yellow Brown.
Also see our
Check Mate 2 Color Chart
for available colors.
HOW
IS CHECK MATE 2 SHIPPED?
All orders are shipped
via UPS Ground.
HOW
DO I ORDER CHECK MATE 2?
Logfinish.com nationally
distributes CHECK MATE 2. To
order CHECK MATE 2 use our
secure online order system
24/7 or contact us by phone,
fax or e-mail. Our offices
are open Monday-Friday from
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern
Time, 6AM-4PM Pacific Time.
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