How to Seal Drafty Windows on Your Log Home
Stop drafty windows on your log home with this short and easy guide. Protect your investment and stay toasty!
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Chink Paint vs Chinking
Article content courtesy of Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. Many log home manufacturers offer squared log homes with cosmetic chink joints. Although some owners of these style homes ignore these cosmetic joints and just stain over them, others like the look of a chink style home which may be the reason that they bought the home in […]
Learn How to Seal Checks in Logs
Article content courtesy Perma-Chink Systems, LLC It is virtually impossible to prevent logs from developing cracks and checks as they age and dry. That’s because as a large piece of wood seasons, mechanical stresses build up until the surface stress becomes so great that the wood cracks. We call these stress cracks “checks.” Do checks need to […]
Learn to Calculate How Much Caulking or Chinking You Need
Article content provided by Perma-Chink Systems, LLC. When it comes to ordering sealants like Perma-Chink or Energy Seal there are two dimensions that you need to know in order to determine how much product you will need: the width of the gaps or joints that you want to seal the cumulative length (linear feet) of the […]
Learn How to Apply Energy Seal
Article is provided with the permission of Perma-Chink Systems, LLC. Energy Seal™ is specially formulated for sealing narrow gaps in log home joinery such as butt joints, window trims, door trim and corners. These gaps should be no larger than one inch wide. Energy Seal contains a fine aggregate that gives it a texture which […]
How to Store Sealants and Finishes During Winter
Freezing temperatures are here! In order to get the best value out of your product investment, know how to store your leftover or unused sealants and finishes during Winter. Here are some guidelines on storage: In general, it is best not to let any of of these products freeze. Though some sealants and finishes may […]
Introducing Log Gap Caps – Perfect for Sealing Around Doors and Windows
No more hand cutting foam inserts before caulking around your doors and windows! The Log Gap Cap™ reduces air infiltration where round logs meet window and door trim. Though designed to work with 6″ to 10″ diameter logs, the Log Gap Cap’s uniform shape fits most log profiles. With an easy scissor cut along the flat […]
How to Check Your Wood Home for Air Leaks
Reduce your utility bill this Winter by checking for air leaks in your home. A few air leaks can cost you many extra dollars per month. The key is to find and seal these air leaks before the super cold weather sets in. Check out the 3 ways to successfully locate air leaks below. Energy.gov recommends […]
Should You Choose Energy Seal or Perma-Chink?
LogFinish.com is a stocking distributor of Perma-Chink products. The following article was provided to LogFinish.com for re-publication by Perm-Chink Systems, LLC. Which Log Home Sealant Should I Use? We are asked this question very frequently about our two biggest selling log home sealants. Both of these sealants were formulated to weatherproof joinery in log and […]