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Log Jam chinking is designed to help keep bugs and the elements on the outside of your log home. Log Jam chinking has been manufactured by Sashco for the past 30 years. It is one of the original products specifically designed for the log home market. Log Jam is available in the following colors: white white, mortar white, buff, tan, woodtone cedar and gray. It can be purchased either in 5 gallon buckets or 29oz tubes. Log Jam chinking typically costs between $121-$185 depending on the size and quantity of material. Mountain Home Building Products is a leading distributor for Log Jam and other Sashco log home products.

Log Jam is the only chinking material that has a one hour UL fire rating. Also, it is the only chinking that offers a lifetime warranty. Log Jam is the choice of professionals because it is able to expand up to 100 %. Most other chinking materials will tear while Log Jam is able to hold its appearance without cracking. It is recommended to use a Sashco stain with your Log Jam chinking. Stains that contain waxes, non-drying oils or paraffins can cause adhesion problems.

Typically, Log Jam is applied to joints ranging in size from 1”- 4”. It can be used on the exterior or interior of your log home. Chinking material can be applied by professionals or homeowners. It is important to install backer rod before applying Log Jam chinking. It should only be applied between 40-90 degrees. It is recommended to use a foam brush or trowel to help smooth the chinking material once it is gunned out. Also, the material can skin over rather quickly so take your time when applying it.

For more information about chinking material, application tools or contractor referrals contact Mountain Home Building Products toll free at 800-490-3695.

Mountain Home Building Products is a leading distributor of log home chinking, cabin caulking, log stains, clear wood finishes, log siding, house logs & rustic lighting.

Chinking material has been around for centuries. It has seen many changes over time. Typically chinking material is designed to keep the elements outside of a log structure. Also, it can be used solely for aesthetic purposes.

Who makes chinking? Well, there are 3 main chinking manufacturers that supply the majority of the chinking for the current log home industry. These companies are Sashco, Weatherall and Permachink.

Sashco is located in Brighton, Colorado. Sashco has been in business for over 75 years. Permachink is located in Redmond, Washington while Weatherall is located in Charlestown, Indiana. It is unclear and widely disputed who first introduced synthetic chinking to the log home industry. At this point it doesn’t really matter. What does matter is finding the right company that is going to stand behind their chinking material. Additionally, all three companies manufacture log home stains. I mention this because your log home stain and chinking must be compatible to avoid any adhesion problems. Typically, if a company manufacturers both chinking and caulking then it is a pretty safe bet that their products are going to be compatible with each other. Check with each product manufacturer before applying either material.

Chinking for log homes can be purchased in 5 gallon buckets of quart size tubes. Chinking colors range from white white, mortar white, buff, tan, woodtone cedar, gray, light gray, khaki and pecan. Chinking material is typically purchased by contractors but is available for sale to homeowners. We recommend using Log Jam chinking for the following reasons.

• It is the only chinking that has a 1 hour UL fire rating.
• It is the only chinking material that is freeze thaw stable.
• It is the only chinking material that offers a lifetime warranty.
• It is highly elastic and outperforms almost any other product on the market.
• It is the choice of most chinking contractors.
• It is available in 7 standard colors and any custom color can be created.

For more information about chinking material, chinking application tools or chinking contractor referrals contact Mountain Home Building Products toll free at 800-490-3695.