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Recently a reader asked a question about chinking a hand hewn log home:

Am trying to figure out what is best to seal between logs [our log home is 100+ yrs. old.]. Most important consideration is keeping rodents out. .. Am sealing from the inside because clapboards are still outside. How can I apply mortar without it dripping out? .. Will Permachink keep rodents out?

Sounds like a great project Brian…

I dont know how large your logs are — but lets assume that they are anywhere from 8″ to 10″ tall by about 6″ thick. The gap between the logs may be about 8 ” on average as well.

Traditionally the space would be filled with a mixture of rocks and mud or rocks and mortar.

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The next small project will be to repair a rather unique little outdoor fireplace. Over the years the mortar has begun to crumble and the stone have begun to separate.

On further inspection I have found that the settling has created a split right up the middle of the entire chimney and firebox.

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