When we had drywallers cut drywall to fit into the log wall of our house, they scribed and cut it to fit into the channel cut in the logs but also to fit around the log shapes. As we all know (but they seemed not to), log walls settle. Now we have some gaps showing where the logs have slide past the scribe cuts. Has anyone had this problem? Is there a fill that would be flexible, but paintable that we could “patch” these spaces with?
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How wide are these gaps? Up to a half inch, you could stuff in backer rod to maybe a qtr inch below the surface of the sheetrock and then neatly apply Urethane caulk (Dymonic, avail from Tremco or a concrete or masonry supply). This caulk is tenacious in it's ability to stick and move. Be warned that if the shrinking is not done, bulges could appear where over time the caulk is squeezed tighter. Urethane caulk is hard to work with, so I would practice in closets or other out of sight places. Be warned that it will stain your fingers for maybe a week.......
Personally, I would wait till the shrinkage is over and flat tape all the gaps. Makes for a much nicer job in the end. Allows a minimal caulk joint at the transition.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
I once trimmed dw to log joints with rope brad nailed to logs. Might not be the look you're after but it is rustic.
Smile. It could be worse. You could be me working for you.