It looks exactly like log but requires 75 less wood and will cost you at least 50 less than actual log construction.
Cut log siding.
Quarter log siding is milled to 2 6 or 2 8.
2x8 cedar log siding allows you to integrate the rustic charm of a log home with conventional frame construction.
Our log siding comes in a variety of sizes.
Follow the manufacturer s instructions on how to cut and install the corner log sidings.
It will move as it is wood.
Cedar log siding is the perfect fit for your cabin or country home.
Made from a kiln dried log with a notch cut from the back side which mounts to your outside corner and has flat faces engineered on each side to accept your log siding with a clean butt joint.
Just finish off with a bead of caulk to keep out moisture.
On the inside corners a 2x2 could be used nail the 2x2 into the corner first and then butt the log siding up to it make sure your 2x2 is kiln dried as well climatize the siding and all trims for the same amount of time quot climatize means getting your wood products into the rooms where you will be installing so it will adjust to the interior moisture and humidity in the air the wood trims and siding will shrink less at all joints and seams.
Attach the log sidings to your studs using the 3 inch lag screws.
Each are just under a 6 diameter.
Must purchase a minimum of 2 pieces.
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Additionally half log siding is often installed on stick framed homes which gives their exterior the log home look.
This gives the look of a full log home from the outside with the help of the saddle notched corner system.
Half log siding is milled to 3 8 or 3 10.
Although it s a little more expensive than other traditional woods.
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Cut the corner log sidings to fit the corners of your walls.
Half log siding is a swedish cope wall log cut in half lengthwise that is attached to a wall with screws.
Leave a inch space between the floor and the log siding as well as the ceiling and the log siding.
A sawyer who charges by the board foot may balk at cutting logs under 10 in diameter or charge.
Small and crooked logs take longer to cut per board foot because they are harder to clamp down.
Northern white cedar may be the ideal paneling for your log or conventional home.
If you live in an area with wide ranging humidity and climate changes it can be a blessing.
Cedar is a popular choice.
Price increases when figuring in factory finishing and kiln drying.