For best results,
apply ENERGY SEAL in
temperatures of 40-90
degrees Fahrenheit, out
of direct sunlight.
LOG PREPARATION
Log area to be caulked
must be clean, dry and
free from loose or
foreign materials. Do
not apply to oily or
glass smooth surfaces.
Some paraffin based
stains and sealants may
cause adhesion problems
(if in doubt, test small
area for adhesion).
WORK TIPS
Wear old clothes and
shoes. ENERGY SEAL is
not easily removed from
fabric. Always maintain
a clean working area.
Discard used rags, etc.
in proper disposal
containers. ENERGY SEAL
that is allowed to dry
completely cannot be
easily removed. When
ready to quit for the
day, simply leave bag or
gun containing material
in a moderately warm
place. The open ends of
the bag or gun will form
a "plug"; this will
prevent the rest of the
material from curing.
When ready to begin
again, simply squeeze
the plug out, discard
hardened material and
continue. When reusing
an open bucket of
material, be sure to
remove any partially
cured "skin" before
filling bag or gun.
CLEAN UP
Spills or runs must be
cleaned up with water
immediately. Once cured,
it is extremely
difficult to remove
ENERGY SEAL completely.
APPLICATION
CONDITIONS
Of all the field
conditions that are
normally encountered,
temperature and humidity
are largely responsible
for log movement. When
the temperature rises,
the logs will expand,
and at the coldest
temperature, they will
contract. When you apply
sealant during cold,
damp conditions the logs
will more than likely be
at the smallest
dimensions (after some
normal shrinkage may
have occurred). Then
when the weather dries
out and warms up, the
sealant will normally
relax. Conversely, if
you apply your sealant
during hot, dry
conditions, the joint
will be at it's smallest
point, and when
temperatures fall or
even turn very humid,
the logs may contract
and put the sealant in
stress. Sometimes the
contraction, or movement
may be severe enough to
tear the sealant.
TOOLING AND
FINISHING OF JOINTS
All joints
should be tooled by
spraying a small amount
of water onto the
chinking and smooth to
the desired finish.
Always trowel in such a
way as to form a good
seal to the wood.
Maintain a depth a
little more than 1/4",
as the material will
shrink slightly when
cured.
INTERIOR SEALANT WHEN STACKING LOGS
All logs should be clean
and free of dirt,
sawdust, and oil or
grease. If gasket tape
was supplied by home
manufacturer, apply as
per their instructions.
Then, apply a 1/4" or
3/8" bead directly from
the caulking gun.
Continue this as logs go
up.
EXTERIOR SEALANT in lieu
of Chinking
The depth should be not
less than 1/4" and no
more than 1/2". To
provide proper two-point adhesion, always use a backer rod
or a "breaker" tape
prior to the
application. Apply
ENERGY SEAL directly
from the caulking gun,
maintaining a 1/4"
minimum depth across the
joint.
AS
A CAULK
Apply ENERGY SEAL
directly from the
caulking gun, any place
a caulking seal is
required... like around
doors and windows, log
intersections (butt
joints), interior and
exterior corners.
