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    Log Jam Chinking - 5 Gal.
    Log Jam Chinking - 5 Gal.
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    Sashco Log Jam Chinking

    Whether you are building a new log home or giving a facelift to an old one, Log Jam’s proven formula is the log chinking industry’s recognized standard for synthetic chinking. With Log Jam chinking, it is easy to achieve superior, professional-looking results.

    Log Jam Chinking Features and Benefits:
    • Superior elasticity (compresses and stretches up to 100% of joint size)

    • Available in several stock colors, and is paintable and stainable

    • Easy to apply—tack free in 30 minutes, and 1/16” slump

    • The only log home chinking to hold a UL fire resistance rating.

    • Log Jam Chinking enjoys a solid reputation as the best log home chinking you can buy.

    • 10 year warranty, Limited Lifetime Warranty when used with Sashco log home stains

    • Log Jam Chinking is vailable in 5 gallon pails or 29 oz cartridges.
    Product Coverage Rates per Case of Chinking:

    ¼'' x ½'' Wide Chinking Joint= 308 Lineal Feet

    ¼'' x ¾'' Wide Chinking Joint= 231 Lineal Feet

    ½'' x 1'' Wide Chinking Joint= 154 Lineal Feet






    (Not to be considered specifications)

    Color: Mortar White, White White, Buff, Tan, Gray, Woodtone Cedar

    Packaging: 5-gallon straight-sided white pails and 29 oz. fiber cartridges

  • Water Resistance: Log Jam forms a water-resistant skin in 1-4 hours after application.This resistance depends on bead size, humidity and temperature. If applied in cool or humid weather and rain is imminent, covering the chinking with a plastic sheet may be necessary.

  • Service Range: -30°F to 250°F

  • Paintability: Paintable with oil or latex stains after 1 week cure time. If giving chinking a facelift with Brush Over, make sure chinking is cured.

  • Compatibility: Compatible with most sealers and preservatives, including linseed oil, borates, pentachlorophenol and copper compounds. NOTE: Some coatings contain wax or other chemicals, making adhesion difficult.

  • Shelf Life: 18 months from date of packaging. Passes: ASTM C834-00 Latex Sealing Compounds, ASTM G-53 QUV Accelerated Weathering: 4,000 hrs ASTM D-638 Max 230%, Tensile Strength 36psi, after 28 days room temperature cure ASTM C-920 (12.5) VOC: 0.28 lbs/gal; 34 g/liter; less than 4% by weight

  • Warning: This product contains a chemical(s) which is reported by the State of California to cause birth defects or reproductive harm.

  • Adhesion: 1,2 (180° Peel): Call Sashco for stain compatibility with Log Jam

  • Cure-Through Time: 3 weeks (1/2” thickness. 70°F, 50% relative humidity)

  • Viscosity: Approximately 280,000 cps at 10 rpm, spindle #14

  • Freeze-Thaw: Passes at least 5 cycles (0°F to 70°F)

  • Hardness (Shore A): 29

  • Slump: 1/16” (Max) in test joint (3-1/2”H x 3/4”D) at 70°F

  • Stain: None

  • Tack-Free Time: Less than 30 minutes (70°F, 50% relative humidity)

  • Water Resistance: No washout (4 hours; 40°F, 50% relative humidity)

  • Weathering:
  • Washout None
  • Cracking None
  • Discoloration Passes ASTM C834-00
  • Snow: Be cautious of areas where snow builds up around the structure and remains for extended periods of time. Snow removal is recommended for these areas to ensure the ultimate adhesion of Log Jam.

  • 1Ultimate adhesive strength attained in 3-6 weeks depending on bead size, temperature and humidity.
  • 2 Dry adhesion is tested after 28 days room temperature cure. The average of several tests is reported.



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    Log Jam Chinking - 5 Gal.