Chinking a Log Cabin... Doing it Right!... Handmade House TV

When chinking a log cabin... what is the first critical choice that one has to make?... What kind of base is best to use to hold it in place and strengthen it? Well... what is PROVEN to last many decades and remain attractive? Tune in to the episode to learn what Noah Bradley has used throughout his long career in restoring and building hundreds of log homes. And if you want to learn how best to chink a log cabin from start to finish come visit us at HandmadeHouses.com and consider signing up for The Chinking Academy!
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[@jimmystrange1]

What great videos you make!Thanks Noah.

[@betsyfeldmann5985]

I have inherited a log cabin built by my parents in 1963. I am a woman trying to fix the chinking in some of the places where it has fallen out. It looks like there is another layer of concrete, not the plaster lathing. I have watched your videos on chinking. You show how to mix the sand and dyed concrete, but don't give amounts. I would really like it if you could give specific products and amounts as I haven't ever done this and I don't want to get it wrong. I have seen other people ask, but there is never an answer. I live in Missouri and am hoping to begin work on this soon. Thanks!

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

Thank you for your comment and for following along. I give my mixture recipe and technique in the chinking academy. I wish you the best with your project.

[@richardheinen1126]

Stainless or galvanized?

[@randythomas3478]

Be sure to nail off lathing off tight, first tacking top and bottom, then nail off every three to four inches, sinking aluminum ribbed 1 inch big head nails tight to wood. You do not want the lathing to be able to move! This prevents cracks for decades!!!!!

[@jaypayne2461]

Doesn't Cement hold moisture near the Log causing premature Rot? That's why I have always used Permachink

[@denniscampbell8240]

? What about 1/4 square galvanized mesh ,,,,,I have plenty and I started my chinking with this mesh ,,,,it holds cement mortar very well ,,,,what are your thoughts

[@billwooldridge3william435]

Hello Mr. Bradley, Do you use any wood quard on your log cabins? I've never seen a video on this . Ty

[@lynnarthur8954]

I have purchased a cabin appears to have no Wire mess behind the chinking..it’s cracking and falling off in places. Please tell Me what I should do..remove it all and add the mesh and new chinking? What do you use to cut the wire Mess? It’s all me doing this ...

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

You remove everything and start from scratch. I review everything you would need to do to chink the way I do in the chinking academy. There are some free videos on my KZbin channel as well.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Good evening, Noah. I haven't gotten a notification for a video from you in quite some time. Guess maybe I need to unsubscribe and resubscribe and click the bell again. Been wondering how you were doing.

[@Bobbiedottv]

Would love a video on how to install the diamond mesh. Do you staple it ? Also- do you put insulation of some kind between the layers of cement, or just use foam to seal holes and chink?

[@Bobbiedottv]

Redoing my house from 1877. Original chink on the interior. Any recommendations on removing the old chink? Should I leave the wood bits?

[@trechen100]

Love log cabins and watched a few videos. I am amateurishly interested in old buildings and the way they where made. Differently, depending where you are and with what you have and how much time you have and how much it cost's. It's all relevant. In the UK we have Peter Ward, works with English Heritage and agencies tasked with looking after old timber framed buildings built many years ago and are historically important. From watching his videos and experiences the worst thing you can do is use modern day cement up against timber. The cement will last almost forever, but the timber (normally Oak in the UK) will rot and crumble to pieces and fail. He has managed to save some timber framed buildings by raking out the old (new) cement and using lime mortar, which they used to use in the old days and is breathable so allowing the moisture to evaporate before damage can be done to the surrounding timber. Worth a look though at his YT channel. Quite interesting. Only MHO though.

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

Thanks for a fine comment Trevor. I advocate for modern cement on metal lath when chinking, but this is an unpopular opinion for lime enthusiasts. It's just that I have not seen their fears with respect to rot borne out in any of my work over three decades. That said, I have no problems with anyone who prefers lime for whatever reason and I do try to make that clear to anyone asking for advice. Wishing you all the best in your endeavors!

[@39Thorns]

Good morning! First!!!! Going to work today, but I wish I were chinking my own cabin instead.

[@feelingold2995]

New Sub here. Thank you for the great info.. Time to browse a few more of your videos.

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

You are welcome Steve! Thank you for following along! Great to have you here!

[@jamesoncross7494]

Great informational video. Keep up the good work!

[@shanek6582]

Does it matter if you use type S or N mortar?

[@Alsome56]

How many sheets of lath did it take to do that shed?

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

Not too many...with the interior (lath done on both sides)...5 or 6?

[@feoleb]

Do you file the sharp edges down on cut mesh or does that even matter?

[@1985cjjeeper]

Doesn't matter. You're either handling them while sanding or handling them while installing. No need to do both.

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

No filing the sharp edges down, just very careful handling feoleb.

[@kimserio8317]

Good morning Mr. Bradley! Thank you for showing us this.

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

Good morning Kim!

[@MrJeep75]

How about using chicken wire

[@HandmadeHouseswithNoahBradley]

No it is too weak and holes are too wide for this application and will not stand the test of time

[@lancemill5683]

What about foam insulation of some sort I between and covered?

[@jhelmuth8128]

Very helpful! 😊

[@jacobkincaid123]

do or don't use permchink??