Energy Seal Textured Log Caulking

Perma-Chink Colors Sierra Brown 505 Desert Tan 519 Natural Pine 520 Classic Brown 523 Cedar 530 Slate Gray 542 Golden Honey 545 Dark Natural 550 Adobe 555 Earthtone 560 Walnut 565 White 507 Product Details Documentation Video Product Details Energy Seal has excellent adhesion and stretch. It is not affected by ultraviolet rays, is resistant to most chemicals, salt spray, mold and mildew, and has low thermal conductivity.Most people call log sealants “caulk” but we try to refer to them as “sealants” to help differentiate high quality products from cheap caulks that can be bought at any hardware store. Unlike commonly used caulks which look shiny and artificial, Energy Seal is textured to match the visual characteristics of wood. It easily tools to a smooth, professional finish, virtually disappearing into the walls after it’s applied. It softens the lines on log walls and accepts the color of wood finishes. In fact, Energy Seal so closely matches your walls, most people can’t tell the seams are sealed.Application can be done by the homeowner or a professional contractor. We stock a full line of application accessories or can refer a professional applicator in your area.Energy Seal Available SizesLike our leading log sealant Perma-Chink, Energy Seal comes in multiple sizes to meet the needs of any project. Large projects will benefit from pails, paired with a follow plate and bulk loading gun (manual or powered).Product InformationEnergy Seal was created specifically to seal milled or scribed log homes, log siding homes and around joinery such as butt-joints, trim and corners. There is nothing on the market that can beat Energy Seal’s natural appearing colors, ease of application, coverage and adhesion.FeaturesHighly ElasticEliminates Air and Water InfiltrationRemains Flexible to Allow for Log MovementFor Exterior and InteriorSuitable for all ClimatesVery Low VOC FormulaLightly Textured AppearanceApplication Temperature40° to 90°FApplication MethodsChink PumpBulk-loading gun and follow plateRatchet caulking gunApplication bagSurface PreparationClean and dryFree of oils and waxBacking material or bond breakerShelf Life3 YearsFrequencyOne-time applicationSpecial InstructionsApply to approximately 3/8″ thicknessAvoid application in direct sunlightDrying TimeSkins over in 1-2 hoursCure in 2-8 weeks depending on temperature and humidity Documentation SDSProduct LabelSealants Application Guide Video Chinking and Sealant  Calculator Joint Width (inches) 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1" 1.5" 2" 2.5" 3" 4" 5" 6" Lineal Footage (feet) Depth (Inches) 1/4 3/8 1/2 × What happens if I go less width than what the manufacturer recommends? Not all logs on your home move at the same rate, some may move a lot and others barely anything. When they make the recommendation they figure out the most movement you would see out of two logs touching each other and recommend a joint size that will allow the stretch to happen without failure. Some people want the joint to be smaller due to cost or the look. If you took a 1.5" recommendation and went with 1" instead, you will notice a few more repairs over the years if you get two logs that really move. You are not likely to see failure everywhere if you were deep enough with the joint in the first place ( notice we are talking depth here...not the initial joint width question) The smaller you make the width the more likely you will see failures or separation. In our experience we have seen good results if people use 2/3 of the recommendation...but we don't recommend pushing it further than that. × Not all logs on your home move at the same rate; some may move a lot and others barely at all. When they make the recommendation they figure out the most movement you would see out of two logs touching each other factoring in the size of the logs. They recommend a joint size that will allow the stretch to happen without failure. The sealants and chink are designed to strech 2.5x the joint size before failing. Big logs overall move more so require a bigger joint. If you short it too much there may not be enough material to handle the log movement. Some people want the joint to be smaller due to cost or the look. For Example: If you took a 1.5" recommendation and went with 1" instead, you will notice a few more repairs over the years if you get two logs that really move. You are not likely to see failure everywhere if you were deep enough with the joint in the first place ( notice we are talking depth here...not the initial joint width question) The smaller you make the width the more likely you will see failures or separation. In our experience we have seen good results if people use at least 2/3 of the recommended joint size...but we don't recommend pushing it further than that. Joint Width Most manufacturers recommend 15% of the log diameter for joint size after the first drying season and up to 20% if it's in the first drying season. Example: 10" log diameter x 15% = 1.5" recommended joint size Want to go less? You can, but learn more if that is a good decision for you. Lineal Footage Take each wall and multiply by the number of rows of sealant high. Example 40' long wall x 9 rows high= 360 lf . Then add your lineal footage from each wall together. For corners add 30% to your height measurement. For gable ends, count your rows and estimate each for length, then add together. Joint Depth Log Sealants are designed to stretch as your logs move. They need an appropriate width as above, but even more important they require enough depth (material) so as not to fail. Recommended Depth: Joint Width 1/2" or less= 1/4" depth Joint Width 5/8" or greater= 3/8" depth up to 1/2" Learn More about playing with depth *Note: Quantities are based on the provided measurements. Actual product required can vary based on real life thickness used and contours of the logs. All calculations based on the use of backer rod Email Address Your Name Your Email Contractor's Name Contractor's Email Pail Coverage: 0.0 Required: 0.0 Products Details 30oz Tube Coverage:0.0 Required:0.0Products Details 10.5oz Tube Coverage: 0.0 Required: 0.0Products Details Back to Top -9% Compare Perma-Chink Chinking Chinking & Sealants, Chinking, Step 4 - Seal/Chink Since 1981, Perma-Chink Log Home Sealant has proven itself on thousands of chinked and chinkless style homes to become the most widely applied chinking in the world. It's simply the best log home chinking by every measure: longevity, appearance, performance and ease of application. Revolutionizing the log home industry from inception, we have improved Perma-Chink throughout the decades to offer a log home sealant with unparalled adhesion, elasticity, easy tooling, and is blister-proof and slump-free. Our improvement efforts is why Perma-Chink is the leading choice of log homeowners who want to seal and protect their investments for generations. REQUEST FREE SAMPLES (click here) Sealant Calculator & More Info Add to wishlist Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Choose an option5 gal pail30oz Tube (Case of 10)30oz Tube11oz Tube (Case of 12)11oz TubeSample card (All Colours) Choose an optionCedar 230Black 227Medium Gray 224Brown 223Tan 219Beige 216Sandstone 215Lt Gray 212Stone 211White 207Sample card (All Colours) Clear Quick view -11% Compare Energy Seal Textured Log Caulking Chinking & Sealants, Textured Log Caulking, Step 4 - Seal/Chink Energy Seal is one of the most popular members of our sealant family, and is sometimes referred to as a textured log caulk. Our sealants are specifically designed for use on log and timber homes, where most caulking is multi-purpose and ill-suited for the harsh enviroment of exterior use. Energy Seal was created to seal milled or scribed log homes, log siding homes and around joinery such as butt-joints, window trim, door trim and corners. One application makes any log wall completely weather-tight, which increases energy efficiency of your home. REQUEST FREE SAMPLES (click here) Caulking Calculator & More Info   Add to wishlist Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Choose an optionSlate Gray 542Classic Brown 523Cedar 530Natural Pine 520Desert Tan 519Walnut 565White 507Sierra Brown 505Earthtone 560Adobe 555Dk Natural 550GoldenHoney 545Free Sample (All Colours) Choose an option5 Gallon Pail30oz Tube (Case of 10)30oz Tube11oz Tube (Case of 12)11oz TubeFree Sample (All Colours) Clear Quick view -6% Compare Check Mate 2 Chinking & Sealants, Textured Log Caulking, Step 4 - Seal/Chink Log Check Sealant Check Mate 2 is an outstanding water resistant sealant that prevents water and air infiltration through pronounced cracks (called checks) in logs, timbers and wood siding. Caulking is an obvious solution to this problem, but caulking does not work because of limits in adhesion and weatherability. REQUEST FREE SAMPLES (click here) Chinking Calculator & More Info   Add to wishlist Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Choose an optionYel Brown 1500Med Brown 1300Dk Brown 1400Clear 1100Copper Brown 1600Golden Brown 1700Walnut Brown 1800Free Sample (All Colours) Choose an option11oz Tube (Case of 12)11oz TubeFree Sample (All Colours) Clear Quick view