STEP 01
Inspect Every Seam
Every joint, corner, and opening assessed for adhesion failure, moisture infiltration, and flexibility loss. We probe for hidden failures behind surface-intact chinking, the ones that look fine until they don't.
STEP 02
Strip
Failed material removed completely. Rigid cement, brittle acrylics, failed caulk: all out. We clean the substrate to bare wood. Applying new chinking over failed old material is the most common reason chinking fails in two years.
STEP 03
Back-Rod
Closed-cell backer rod installed at correct depth. This controls flex, prevents three-point bonding failure, and ensures the chinking moves with the logs rather than tearing free. Most crews skip this step.
STEP 04
Apply
Premium elastomeric chinking applied by hand using specialty tools. Bonds to wood on two faces only. Moves with seasonal log expansion and contraction without delaminating.
STEP 05
Tool & Shape
Finished with clean, consistent lines. Adhesion confirmed at every joint. Color matched to your log species before application. On-site samples provided.
STEP 06
Full Perimeter Walk
Every seam verified. Air leaks confirmed gone. Interior chinking assessed if applicable. We do not leave until the perimeter is tight.