Interlocking log cabin gaps & twisting causing water ingress - flexible sealant or structural fix?

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We have a Tuin interlocking log cabin built in Summer 2023. About three months in, horizontal gaps started appearing between log courses, and many logs have since twisted/distorted.

During heavy rain, water enters these open joints and sits, which has lead to early rot despite annual coats of a high-grade wood preserver.

To stop the ingress before winter, would a flexible sealant route work, or will it simply trap moisture and restrict seasonal expansion/contraction?

Photos attached show the wall profile and joint close-ups. Any advice on the best remedial approach would be appreciated. (I've reached out to Tuin customer care, but haven't been able to resolve it with them directly).

tuin maggie summerhouse.jpg
tuin summerhouse.jpg
 
Use a polymer like CT1 or Stixall.
Fill
Use waterbased paint over as a primer or topcoat. You have to use waterbased over first!
Use multi solve to clean up if you make mistakes
 

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