John, that is a complete different animal from the way we build here. Your style of log building is called scribed and coped. The logs are carved so that gravity makes them fit tightly together, requiring no chinking. In fact it is called chinkless on purpose.
As you have noticed, the wind still comes in and out wherever it wants to as the logs settle and twist. The common cure is to caulk the seams.
Go to Permachink or Sashco and nose around looking for videos that show your problem and their cure. They both put out a top product at a top price but you can afford it.
Tons of colors and they will send samples. Some folks like to match the log color and some folks like to contrast.
One last thing. If it is time to restain, you should probably do that first.
PS... Congratulations on your new place. If you outgrow it, consider building your own like we do it here. It is a blast!
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