You know, the funny thing is that it often takes no more effort, and cost no more money, to do the job right the first time.
But, it sure costs a heck of a lot more to do it wrong, and then undo what was done wrong, and then repair the damage created by doing it wrong, and then in finally doing it right.
I REALLY don’t like coming in behind others and fixing their messes. Chinking is my least favorite part of building a cabin, but it’s crucial in building an attractive cabin that will last for centuries. I only undertake repairs like this for the love of the cabins… I hate to see them lost.
Originally posted 2015-07-17 14:56:25.
I appreciate your comments on chinking / daubing. Chinking takes a long time and is very tedious. I could not believe how long it took my wife and I to do our little log house section. I would fill and trowel and she would smooth to her liking (she is very particular).
Women can be that way.
Thank goodness.
lol