| Log home chinking is typically applied by professionals | | | | - Mylar Tape |
| but it is a skill that one can acquire over time. It is | | | | - Numerous tips for your bulk loading gun |
| important to have the right tools, product and | | | | - Quart size bulk loading guns |
| knowledge before starting your own chinking project. | | | | - Utility knife |
| Chinking material can be applied through the use of | | | | - Small cup for water |
| quart tubes, bulk loading guns or industrial machines. | | | | Applying the chinking material can be more difficult |
| Any of the aforementioned methods will work for | | | | than it looks. It typically requires patience and time |
| chinking joints that are less than 3/4''. Bulk loading | | | | before one becomes proficient at the application |
| guns work well for chinking joints that are between 3 | | | | process. It can be difficult to get a nice clean line |
| 4'' - 2'' because they allow a wider bead of material | | | | because the material can collect on your foam brush |
| to be applied as opposed to quart size tubes. | | | | or trowel. Also, the material can skin over rather |
| Industrial application machines work great for larger | | | | quickly depending on the weather conditions. Misting |
| chinking joints because they will save you time, | | | | the chinking material with water will help keep the |
| energy and material. Bulk loading guns will work as | | | | material from skinning over too quickly. Foam brushes |
| well for chinking larger joints but quart size tubes are | | | | will help keep the material on the logs and not on |
| not recommended for this type of application. | | | | you. Finally, it is highly recommended to install backer |
| The following is a list of application tools that you will | | | | rod before applying any chinking material. Also, the |
| need in order to successfully apply log home chinking. | | | | application of the chinking material should not be done |
| - Lots of foam brushes or a couple trowels | | | | when rain is imminent and the temperature should be |
| - Plenty of rags | | | | between 40-90 degrees. Check with the different |
| - Spray Bottle | | | | manufacturers for more product specific details. |