I recenlty received an e-mail from an ILBA (International Log Builders
Association) member suggesting WOOL as a superior chinking material. I'm
interested to hear ideas on that!

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> Deb,
>
>     All BS aside, the best non-historically accurate , most durable
> solution is a product called Perma-chink.  It is a latex based caulk
> type product with a little sand aggregate added.  It is applied over
> foam spline which are stapled into the crevices after all of the
> masonry chink is removed.  The product bonds well to the wood and
> withstands humidity and temperature cycling well and the foam spline
> improve thermal performance tremendously.  It is also available in
> some color options.  The only real downside is that it doesn't look
> and feel like masonry at close range.  Are you going for accuracy or
> utility and low maintenance?
>
> Regards,
>
> David Dauerty
> To The Line Timber Frames

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