Covering Log Homes With Siding

Designed to perform better than logs our simulated log siding will instantly transform the look and performance of any cabin home or commercial structure.

Covering log homes with siding.

These lightweight panels weigh 3 lbs. It looks exactly like log but requires 75 less wood and will cost you at least 50 less than actual log construction. And there s no slowing the trend in sight. Everlog siding is an engineered concrete log siding and concrete timber siding product used in renovations and new construction.

Ship to home eligible 12 ship to store eligible 303 made in u s a. A full panel stands 12 in. 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. When making a selection below to narrow your results down each selection made will reload the page to display the desired results.

This is an example of log siding. Horizontal lap siding also known as clapboard or bevel siding is the one of the most common styles of siding. One good reason not to use siding or other methods of covering the rotten logs rather than replacing them with true whole or half logs is that the look will not be the same. It s versatile and can be made out of wood aluminum vinyl fiber cement and can be finished in a array of colors.

Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices. Our feature home above the beautiful red home is a classic example of a lap siding home. You can save thousands of dollars and many hours of back breaking labor by constructing it with log siding instead of full round logs. Turn your home into a log cabin with our selection of log siding.

Tall and stretches 42 in. Log cabins are springing up all over the u s. W providing including a 1 shiplap edge running along the top and right side of the panel. If one of your major goals is building that dream log cabin now is the time to get started.

Do it yourselfers will appreciate the year round ease of installation and the enhanced curb appeal of your home or building. Cedar log siding is the perfect fit for your cabin or country home. 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. It can really diminish the overall aesthetics and value of a log building.

And provide an r value of 3 6 in. A true log home that we did some half log replacement on. Wood siding comes in clapboard also known as lap or bevel siding as well as shakes and shingles.