Chinking and Sealing

Preserve the Charm, Seal the Functionality

Chinking is an essential aspect of log cabin maintenance and restoration, ensuring your cabin remains beautiful and energy-efficient. It involves filling the gaps between logs with a durable, flexible material to prevent drafts, moisture intrusion, and pest entry while enhancing the cabin’s overall aesthetics.

Why Chinking is Important

• Energy Efficiency Proper chinking creates an airtight seal, improving insulation and reducing heating and cooling costs.
• Moisture Prevention It protects against water infiltration, which can cause rot and structural damage over time.
• Pest Control Chinking helps keep out insects and rodents, maintaining the structural integrity of your cabin.
• Aesthetic Appeal A well-chinked cabin looks polished and well-maintained, enhancing its rustic charm.

Our Chinking Process

• Assessment We begin with a thorough evaluation of your cabin to determine the specific needs and extent of chinking required.
• Preparation The log surfaces are meticulously cleaned, and any existing, damaged chinking is removed to prepare for the new application.
• Application Using high-quality, flexible chinking materials, we carefully fill the gaps between the logs, ensuring a consistent and secure seal.
• Finishing Touches The chinking is smoothed and finished to integrate seamlessly with the natural aesthetic of your log cabin.