Log and Timber Home Living

Chinking 101

og homes have a laid-back charm that’s undeniable, and one component that’s often singled out as a defining feature is the white bands of material between log courses, despite the fact that many people don’t know what it’s called. The term is “chinking,” and for some log homes, chinking plays a vital

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