Logs are in constant dynamic motion. That’s why there’s Log Builder, the sealant made for log structures. Stretches up to 500% of the original size, while still maintaining tenacious adhesion to the wood.
Since most logs move within the first few years after building due to moisture loss and shrinkage, it is crucial to start out caulking your log home using the right product. Log Builder stretches and compresses as logs move and stays elastic, ensuring that the elements and insects stay out of your log home for years to come.
10 year old home, first refinished down to bare wood
Sanded with 60 grit sandpaper
Rough Textured Surfaces
Old, gray logs that are blasted
Very porous — no care for many years
What is high performance?
We talk a lot about high performance around here, but what the heck makes a sealant or caulk high performance?
A sealant or caulk should be flexible, elastic, and adhesive. Many sealants are flexible, adhesive, or elastic. It is the combination of all three together that leads to high performance, meaning durability and longevity you can trust.
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Conceal is lightly textured to blend in with woodgrain. It’s also available in 7 different colors that closely match the most popular stain colors. Because of the texture, it’s not quite a shiny as Log Builder. Log Builder is a traditional smooth acrylic sealant and is availabel in 3 wood-toned colors. It will depend on the look you want which product you use, but we can guarantee you excellent results, no matter which direction you go.
One the first go around, we recommend caulking very last, for a few reasons: 1) the stain acts as a “primer” for Log Builder, helping it to adhere to the joint better; 2) the stain provides an added barrier of protection behind the caulk, in case the crack or check opens up wide over time (which is part of the normal charm of a log homes); and 3) it’s best to match the caulk to the stain the first time around. When it’s time to do maintenance coats of stain, you can certainly apply the stain over top and it won’t cause any issues and will be a close match most of the time.
If you used Sashco’s stains and clear coats, that’s a resounding YES! If you used a brand that we don’t make, give a call to our friendly and cheery Customer Service Team. We’ve tested several brands out there and usually have a good idea on whether or not they’ll work together.
Donāt compromise at the end of a long and arduous journey by using an inferior stain not designed for logs. Capture and Cascade deliver performance worthy of the journey that got you here.
Moves with your logs and timbers
Won't hide the wood grain
Easy clear coat maintenance with Cascade(R) exterior clear coat
Backer Materials that Seal Things Right the First Time Backer Rod, Grip Strip, and Log Gap Cap all help you create the ideal joint desing for a long-lasting, durable seal
Logs are in constant dynamic motion. That's why there's Log BuilderĀ®, the sealant made for log structures. Stretches up to 500% of original size, while still maintaining tenacious adhesion to the wood.
When other chinking pulls away, Log Jam holds its seal With Log Jam chinking, you can keep the cozy feel and rustic look of a log home without compromising comfort and performance.
Easy to Use - Hard to See Keep out weather, bugs, and moisture without seeing it. Conceal disappears into the woodwork so you don't know the wood starts and the caulk begins.
It's Music to the Eyes Symphony works in harmony with the unique character of your logs and wood to reflect an atmosphere or cozy warmth and elegance while creating and scuff-resistant and durable surface that's easy to dust.
Right Color. Right Quantity. Right Now. Never run out of stain at the jobsite again. Stock exactly what you need in your truck or trailer at the jobsite.
Easy to mix
The same color, durability, and application you've come to expect from Capture Log Stain and Transformation Log & Timber
Maintenance Made Easy Now that CaptureĀ® Log Stain is applied, itās time for CascadeĀ® Clear Topcoat to bring out the depth and character of your unique woodgrain while protecting it against moisture, mildew, and algae. Predictable and affordable routine maintenance with Cascade throughout the years means your home stays protected and beautiful. Easy!
Keep the Color the Color Colorfast delivers the ideal canvas for stain application and leaves behind the strong foundation necessary for long-lasting color. Itās color confidence for your log home.
Rot, weather, insects, fungi all pose a serious threat to your logs. Protect your investmentātreat your logs first to make them last. Tim-borĀ® helps protect your home from the costly damage caused by rot and insect infestation.
Bugs don't stand a chance
Easy to mix and apply
Prevents decay fungi
Costs 5 times less than glycol-based borate products
Remove Wood Felting and Raised Grain Remove wood fuzz (called felting) after power washing or media blasting, and knock down excessive raised grain with Sashco's finish sanding tools
Clean and brighten bare logs and wood, remove surface dirt, pollen, and kill mold for maintenance, and keep your logs looking fresh with CPR Log Cleaner and Brightener