How To Put Up Half Log Siding

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How to put up half log siding.

Log look siding video duration. Modulog custom log ends and trim to determine the number of log ends needed simply measure the height in inches of each corner of the house where crisscrossing log corners are desired. Trulog siding 2 823 views. How to install vinyl siding from a to z.

Half will be rights and half will be lefts. They are at least 5 inches long and are driven into the center of the log. While i would never want to see beautiful logs get covered up with siding i will say that it is possible to cover the logs with siding. Here is another great product from golden eagle log homes.

Having said that there are a few things that you might want to think about. Wood and log siding maintenance guide. Rule 1 keep it clean. If you don t do some yearly maintenance on your log or wood sided home you will end up having to strip off the finish and re apply it again and that is a lot more work than just the preventative maintenance.

See how easy it is to install a half log split log exterior. Pre drill the hole first and then secure to the exterior of the home with a ratchet wrench. Oly screws are used for installing logs and half log siding. Leave a inch space between the floor and the log siding as well as the ceiling and the log siding.

Up next log siding better. Corner and d trim pieces should be installed before the siding. Attach the log sidings to your studs using the 3 inch lag screws. Notice the milled relief cut in the back of the siding this allows air to move freely behind the siding keeping the logs straighter and dryer.

Work your way up the wall. Measure from where the siding starts at the bottom to where it stops under the eaves. Designed for golden eagle log homes. Use shims if needed.

If resale of the home is a consideration be aware that covering up your logs with siding is most likely a drawback in a future sale.