
What is Chinking for in Log Homes
Chinking is the flexible seal between logs that keeps out water, air and pests. What it does, how modern chinking works and why it needs regular maintenance.
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Chinking is the flexible seal between logs that keeps out water, air and pests. What it does, how modern chinking works and why it needs regular maintenance.

Log rot needs fungi, moisture, oxygen and mild temperatures at once. Logs kept below 20% moisture will not rot — there is no such thing as dry rot.