Replacing Logs For Log Siding

Other logs only require a half log or re facing.

Replacing logs for log siding.

Warranty on new logs. How to repair log home siding step 1. Most log siding is not made of cedar. Logs can have two different textures.

How to replace half log siding step 1. The same is true. Just give us a call and we would be happy to talk with you. Hand hewn or hewn and smooth.

When making a selection below to narrow your results down each selection made will reload the page to display the desired results. Click to add item meadow valley 4 1 2 x 9 wisconsin white pine hewn coped full half log siding to the compare list. That means that once we replace a rotten log with one of our cedar logs we are confident that it will not rot again. Treat ends of log.

Cut away damaged piece if there isn t a lot of damage to the log siding and especially if it is localized to. Keep in mind when removing the lower logs of a house you must ensure the rest of the logs above stay where they are by using jacks and shoring. Situations that require replacing whole logs. Preparation the first order of business is to determine what type of log home siding is already on your home.

A new product on the market vinyl log siding is 100 man made but still retains the look of natural wood. Thinner than most hardboard but it works in many cases has a comparable cost is highly rot resistant and carries a 50 year warranty. Clean half log siding anytime there is the need for some log siding repair is it important to clean the surface. We use kiln dried cedar logs for our replacement logs.

Take a look at the pictures to see the extent of the work that needed to be completed on this house. First obtain a suitable replacement from a supplier that handles the same log type as found in you home. Determining the damage logs can incur damage from water insects and exposure to the elements. Consider replacing rotted areas with fiber cement siding.

The wood may also crack or splinter at times so make sure to fix or replace these panels right away to avoid further damage from mold leakage or pests. Some logs are so rotten the entire log needed replacement.