What are the most common mistakes when it comes to sealing?

Before you start sealing, it's important to realize that buildings are typically constructed from raw wood, and the entire structure will settle over several years. As mentioned in the first question, sealing should ideally occur 2 or more years after construction. While the sealant is flexible and can withstand up to about 63% elongation before breaking, in some cases, there can be more significant movements. This is mainly due to the drying of the wooden fillets in false corner notches and the drying of rounds in the cladding of false log walls. These fillets are initially attached while still wet to a firm and immobile substrate. In the case of a 20 cm width, they can dry up to 2 cm. In such situations, cohesive failure of the sealant may occur (see the diagram). If this happens, it's advisable to wait at least 1 year for the fillets to dry (or until the gap no longer enlarges), and then reseal it with a new layer. When constructing a new log cabin, we recommend filling these gaps with a flexible sealing cord and sealing them after the first heating season. Another mistake is using a thin layer of sealant.

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