Caulking

There are only a few quality textured caulks that have have excellent adhesion, stretch, and longevity.  Energy Seal was created specifically to seal milled or scribed log homes and around joinery such as butt-joints, trim and corners. One (correctly installed) application makes any log wall completely weather-tight.

Textured caulking can also be used as chinking in certain situations where large chink lines are not attractive.

Unlike commonly used sealants which look shiny and artificial, Energy Seal is textured to match the visual characteristics of wood. It tools to a smooth, professional finish, virtually disappearing into the walls after it’s applied. It softens the lines on log walls and accepts the color of wood finishes. In fact, Energy Seal so closely matches your walls, most people can’t tell the seams are sealed!

Checks or cracks can develop over time both during the curing process of the log, and due to neglect.  We recommend that upward facing checks 1/4 inch an larger have backing rod and textured caulk for that purpose installed.

It is especially important to seal these upward facing checks in any location where they may accumulate water. If these checks are left unsealed, they become sites where rot may begin to take hold.

We only fill other checks if they run into a door or window jam and allow wind, water, and/or bugs to enter the interior of your log home or cabin. Checks are a natural way for the logs to breathe.

INSPECT!!!  Checks need to be inspected at least yearly for breaks in the caulk. If water gets behind the caulk, it can’t dry out fast enough and can cause log rot!