Getting a head's up on log caulking for your new log cabin.
When you first see your new log cabin being hauled in on the back of a truck in the form of giant logs and other pieces of wood, it can be hard to imagine how all of that turns into a beautiful new log cabin home, but thanks to log caulking and cabin caulking, your new home will be waterproof, cold proof and ready to move into before you know it. Perhaps no other single part of building a log cabin is as important as log caulking since it is the step that truly turns a stack of logs into a home you can be proud of. Let's take a closer look at the log caulking step and see exactly how it works.
First of all, your log home builder is going to make sure that they choose a caulking product that is made specifically for log cabin homes. Not all caulk is made equal as you will see; the same caulk that would be used around a windowpane in a regular home isn't the same kind of log caulking used to piece together a log cabin home. Second, your builder is going to make sure that the logs and other connecting pieces in your home are clean and ready to go before any caulk is applied. If there is dirt or other imperfections on the wood, it can reduce the effectiveness of the log caulking used by your builder. Your builder will also likely use backer rods to help create a seal that will protect your home from cold and energy loss long into the future. By using a backer rod, the log caulking has two points in which to adhere to the joint that is being caulked.
If you are thinking about re-caulking your log cabin on your own, there are a few things you need to consider before you start. First, even if you are choosing to do the re-caulking yourself, it is a good idea to get a professional opinion on how much work you will need to do. Second, make sure that the logs that you are planning on re-caulking are clean and dry and ready to take fresh caulk. Finally, make sure that the log caulking you buy is the right kind for the logs your home is made of. You don't want to make the large investment of palettes of log caulking only to find out you bought the wrong kind.
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