1 2 Log Siding Installation

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1 2 log siding installation. The installation of meadow valley log siding requires a few simple tools. Log siding installation instructions. This will speed up installation and help prevent water. Peter green owner of northern log supply demonstrates how to install log siding with saddle notch corners.

The log siding boards are attached individually one row at a time working from the bottom up. 4 variations available meadow valley 3 x 8 wisconsin white pine loggers choice 8 smooth left hand corner tail. Add to list click to add item meadow valley 2 x 6 spruce hewn log siding to your list. Also called 2 siding these are even better for the environment using 75 less wood.

Quarter log pine costs 2 25 to 4 per square foot while cedar alternatives cost between 3 50 and 6 pers square foot. They can also be installed using conventional frame construction. In most cases window and door trim is installed first and j blocks if applicable. The installation guide video will show you each phase of the job and.

The siding should be stored in a dry environment until you are ready for installation. We re happy to help you choose your species size and texture. It s light and easy enough to be used in a diy project. Ship to store free.

Select store buy. In this video he uses white cedar half log sidi. With the hammer and wooden block tap the tongue of lower log siding into the groove of the log siding you are installing. Sheathed with plywood or osb and wrapped with house wrap or tar paper prior to log siding installation.

If exterior storage is necessary be sure to cover the siding with plastic and keep the siding off the ground. With the hammer or nail gun nail each side of the log siding making sure the nails are 45 degrees under the tongue. Our log siding is manufactured by our craftsmen in michigan and with your easy installation in mind. V notch corner logs or corner trim should be installed before installing the siding too.

Make sure that you tap the tongue for it to fit properly. Put the log siding on top of the foundation log. Available in eastern white pine western red cedar ponderosa pine southern yellow pine. About half of modulog installations are done by the homeowner perhaps with the help of a friend or relative while the other half doesn t have the time or inclination and hires a local contractor to perform the work.

Log siding can be easy to install with the right tools. Please call for more information. A tape measure circular or miter saw a chalk line a square and a hammer.