Comments on: Hand-Hewn Log Home Chinking

By: Bearfort

Bearfort — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:37:32 +0000

Hello Jill –

Sort answer is Yes. You can use the same chinking recipe for inside and outside. Chinking is not structural – it is a method to keep out the weather. Check out the other articles on chinking by clicking on the chinking category and you will find a great deal of information and how-to.

Good luck — it sounds like you saved a gem!

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:53:57 +0000

I have a question about chinking a hand hewn log home on the INSIDE. Can I use the same recipe for outside chinking, on the inside of the house? My grandfather built the home many years ago and after a fire in the back of the house it was sold to an outside party. I have recently purchased the home back for myself and also to keep it in the family. the logs are square but they were always covered with pine strip paneling. the previous owner took down the pine and was going to cover the logs with drywall. i saw this and bought the home before construction was complete.
I have severe back problems but people to help me but this is a learning process for me.
thank you for your help, Jill

By: Tara Anderson

Tara Anderson — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:33:55 +0000

Hi it is me again! I fixed my last problem but now I have a new one.I am having my house remodeled and in the process I had the paint removed from the logs. I knew I was going to find rot but it was not much. It is only one log but it is one that is possibly important. It is in the front corner of the house and under a new roof line. The contractor has jacked, leveled, and built cabins before but never replaced a log. I need to replace it but no one here knows anything. I just need some ideas. We have talked about pulling the log out and building a stable frame and then facing it inside and out but I am not sure about that idea. The contractor is afraid that if we jack the corner to much it will through the trusses off for the roof. Need ideas?

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By: Tara Anderson

Tara Anderson — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:55:58 +0000

Hi I have talked to you before.I need to find something out.I have a log the has a rot spot 11ft long x 6in wide top to bottom and 3in deep.I was thinking instead of replacing the log just filling it but not sure what the cheapest way would be?I have looked up all kinds of epoxies but not sure what to use?Please help.Tara Anderson