In 1981 Perma-Chink Systems (PCS) introduced flexible chinking to the log home industry to replace what was the standard at the time - concrete mortar. This revolutionary product, Perma-Chink Log Home Chinking, looked like authentic mortar but stretched and flexed to accommodate log movement while maintaining a tight seal for the life of the house.
Following the treatment of Shell-Guard and Oxcon to brighten the wood (see week #3), Chris installed one window to the left for better appearance of this home. Now that house is protected against wood-destroying insects, an application of stain and topcoat will not only enhance your home's asthetic appeal, but will offer protection as well.
The transparent stain will protect your wood from the damaging effects of UV exposure. We recommend one coat of Lifeline Advance (clear coat finish, similar technology used in the automobile industry) over the stain color for protection and extending the life of the pigments in the stain. It also will give a maximum protection against water penetration.
Next week Chris will repair the water-damaged log ends and will bring us to the final step: applying Perma-Chink between all logs to further protect against air and water intrusion. Stay tuned with us to see the chinking application in progress, starting next week.
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