Chinking the log Cabin

Today we start the chinking process for the log cabin build. We are using a synthetic chinking product that will last long enough that I wont have to do it again in my lifetime.
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[@bradhoward9055]

I have a home in southeast Michigan that was built in the '20s, out of 4" thick white pine planks, to look like a log cabin. It was originally chinked with concrete which was completely pulverized by the seasonal expansion/contraction of the planks by the mid 80s. My solution, after removing all of the concrete and completely cleaning the gaps, was to scribe fit 1/2 foam and then urethane foam the gaps from the inside, finally chinking the outside with Permachink. After 11 years it is still in full adhesion to the big, thick planks and is still quite flexible. My long winded way of saying that I completely endorse Permachink. Thank you for your great KZbin, you are a most enjoyable and knowledgeable host.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you Brad!

[@dougharker8520]

UNCLEDOUG IN BOONE N.C. I CHINKED MY LOG CABIN THAT IS 4000 SF AND USED MASKING TAPE ABOVE AND BELOW THE CHINKING AREA NO MESS AND MADE IT FAST !!!!! YOUR CABIN LOOKS GOOD !!! I LIKE THE OLD MOTOR OIL AND DIESEL FUEL IDEA !!!!

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Ha I was going to try that Doug but the tape wouldn't stick to the oil lol

[@paulmaxwell8851]

A friend used diesel fuel on his log home. My father-in-law used automatic transmission oil. If your marriage is important to you, don't do this! The smell lingers for months, years even. Your wife will be furious!

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

That looks incredible bud.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks Brother.

[@gallopingg1]

PERFECTION AS ALWAYS MR. TIM. MICK FROM UK KEEP SAFE AND WELL, YOU AND FAMILY.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Hello Mick!

[@hatfieldmccoy2359]

Looks great! Going to start chinking my 4,000 sq ft log home tomorrow!

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Good luck!

[@jamesoncross7494]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! You make it look so easy.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@davepelfrey3958]

Absolutely top notch job all the way around. Love the color of the chincking also. This is a very calming video, which I really like.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you Dave

[@charlesloftis2920]

It has been great sticking with you in this process: to good times as well as the trowels and tribulations.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Lol hello Chuck

[@charlesloftis2920]

@@GreatPlainsCraftsman: howdy, Lieutenant!

[@bosse641]

Sure looks good. I grew up with another technique when it comes to log home building in Scandinavia. We do not have that sort of log cabins there. If ever I get/build a log cabin, I will go for that old style we have there. I like the logs coming closely together.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

The scribe log style is also great, No chinking!

[@jackstgeorge9758]

Great looking result !!!

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@paulmaxwell8851]

If you use foam backer rod the chinking compound does end up having a concave back-side. At 4:25 you suggest this could be a problem, the compound possibly cracking where it is thinnest. This is NOT a concern! Permachink products (Permachink and Energy Seal) are very flexible and meant to move. Have a look at their website where you can read all about this.

[@Steve-zs1ki]

Worth the wait. Another beautiful building. The most important "skill" I have learnt from you is patience. The quality of my work has improve immensely. Thank you

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you Steve!

[@Old-Blue]

Looks awesome, love the colour of the logs with the oil/diesel, and the chinking colour.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Glad you like it!

[@thebigkahuna2753]

Tim, the cabin looks sensational, can't wait to see it finished, and Zippy seems to be enjoying his new digs.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you, and yes he is!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good morning Tim, that was a fantastic job of chinking, it really looks great. 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Zippy and Charlie are both looking good. Thanks for sharing with us, the building is awesome.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@mattbowers5342]

I could see “not fussing about it too much” providing a steep learning curve for you 😁 The Project looks great!

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Very true!

[@butternuthillfarm1599]

Looks great! Chinking is always the part that seems so tedious and intimidating, at least to me. Your project turned out beautifully, just like your barn. Thanks for the inspiration, can't wait to see what's next, maybe a hunting or fishing cabin isolated somewhere on your property! Oh wait, that's my dream build! Great video, glad to see everything is OK with you and yours in these challenging times.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Hello! Thanks, good to hear from you

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Looks great!

[@Roadkillstew]

whole build looks awesome. great job.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@scruffy6151]

Looking good the colors go well together.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

I think so too, good to hear from you

[@daviddjerassi]

Loved the opening shot with you Tim and Zippy that caulking needs real patience man but gives a great finish ,haven't seen Charley for a long time now ,keep safe.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks David

[@SilverBack.]

Hi Tim glad to see you are OK, the chinking look's labour intensive. The Barn looks very Old timey 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks Doug

[@tat255987]

Great job!

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks Lance!

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

Beautiful work as always. -Will

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Hey Will, thanks bud

[@lyndamcardle4123]

That looks real attractive Tim !

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks Lynda!

[@mikes1345]

Well I see your tenant has given his purr of approval for his newest addition.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

LOL thanks Mike

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Enjoying the show

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks Kevin

[@bendaves77]

I know that you were working hard according to your Instagram posts but it had to be well worth it cause its beautiful country and working like that makes it easier. Cabin is looking wonderful by the way.. I'm thinking about building my mother in law one since she beat cancer finally

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

It is a great way to build Ben. Thanks!

[@davidcasper8923]

You deserve the "Stinkin' Chinkin'" certificate from Johnny Jett.

[@robbullis5025]

You better scrub that frosting spatula good before you put it back in the Wife's utensil drawer.

[@davet.4945]

Is that an offset pastry knife? :-)

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Basically Dave, it is a chinking trowel, but anything close would work. Different sized for different joint thicknesses.

[@aaronschwenzfeier5783]

Hey Tim. Awesome cabin. I am in the process of building my very own tiny cabin for my family. I am curious how the diesel/oil stain is holding up so far and how soon after staining you used perma-chink. I really like the colors you went with and I am going to replicate as best as possible. Thanks for the videos!

[@deankay4434]

Aaron. I have never built a log cabin but as a farm kid, later becoming an ASE Master tech, diesels have been around way away from the farm. Used diesel oil does not come off period. In this application with the sun on it for different times, it may fade and become a little litter in color. Remember the used diesel oil have the color and the other is kinda saturation supporting role. Used diesel is near black and grabbing ice cubes to eating I felt like I had not washed properly. I can't say, but I doubt if any company has come up with a hand cleaner that will get it off of you. I grew up during a time where even dealerships did not make gloves, single-use hearing protection or eye protection free to the techs or basically not at all. It we wanted something like this, we had to but it! I joke to a degree kids can't understand that water did not come in plastic bottles, I never tasted "Kool-Aide" until I was 14 (It had not been invented yet) and at the Dr office, I show the help my ring of dark brown to black warts but ask them what we called sunscreen in 1970? They answer on? It was called dirt! No one knew what to do or how to prevent them. There was no sunscreen made yet! I am into my 60's and no one seems to care and don't know what will come them! Oh well. Out tractors had no umbrellas, roll cages and the combine had a simple 3/4" type of curved conduit that separated you from the cutting head you had on for harvest at the time. So, you can connect the dots to see the neck line of my "Tee" shirt. I never wore a hat unless it was cold. So nothing at work and my explain why I never had a cavity. You got a 5 cent coke once a week in town, but none at the house. DK, Omaha.

[@dietrichnsons]

So how is this chinking material different than mortar? I’ve never used or been around this stuff?

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Justin it is a synthetic material, kind of like a super caulk. It has sand in it, and it will remain flexible forever. It is really UV stable, and lasts a really long time. Mortar is the traditional method of filling the voids, and is perfectly fine as well. Mortar has a few shortcomings though if you do not place it correctly, and is not flexible so if you have green timbers and they move or shrink you could have some issues. This material will move and stretch with the movement of the timbers. Cost is a factor, as this is expensive compared to mortar. If I had pretty dry timbers and a very large building to do, I would probably entertain using mortar with the right recipe, color dye, and additives.

[@accrualworld318]

I have an old chinked log home. The chinked portion looks to be in good shape.. just dingy looking. Can I paint it white? I’ve tried looking for videos on chink restoration but can’t find any. Can chink be restored? Can you paint it?