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Sashco Log Jam is a flexible chinking that seals the joints between logs and stretches as the logs move. It's easy to apply if you get three things right: a bond breaker behind it, the right thickness, and good tooling. Here's how to do it, based on Sashco's own Log Jam instructions. What You'll Need Log Jam chinking in cartridges or pailsBacker rod (or Grip Strip or clear packing tape) as a bond breakerA caulk gun or bulk loaderA damp foam brush, plus a putty knife for square logsA spray bottle …

The Sikkens (PPG ProLuxe) Cetol system is one of the most popular ways to finish a log home: a base coat of Cetol 1 RE followed by two top coats of Cetol 23 Plus RE, then a clear Maintenance coat down the road. Here's how to do it, step by step, based on the application procedures on our product pages. What You'll Need Cetol 1 RE base coat: about 200-300 sq ft per gallon on rough or weathered logs, 250-350 on smooth woodCetol 23 Plus RE top coat: enough for two coatsA log cleaner such as Sashco …

Cabot Australian Timber Oil is one of the most forgiving oil finishes you can put on a deck, but a few details make the difference between a rich, even finish and a sticky one. Here's how to apply it, how long it takes to dry, and what "timber oil" actually is, based on Cabot's own instructions. What Is Timber Oil? A timber oil is a penetrating oil finish that soaks into the wood instead of forming a film on top. Cabot Australian Timber Oil blends linseed oil for penetration, long-oil alkyds for …