Replacing Logs For Log Siding

Some logs are so rotten the entire log needed replacement.

Replacing logs for log siding.

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Other logs only require a half log or re facing. Treat ends of log. Hand hewn or hewn and smooth. Most log siding is not made of cedar.

Once the rotten piece s have been removed a new log of very similar size and shape and same species of wood will then go in as its replacement. Warranty on new logs. How to replace half log siding step 1. Take a look at the pictures to see the extent of the work that needed to be completed on this house.

Determining the damage logs can incur damage from water insects and exposure to the elements. Clean half log siding anytime there is the need for some log siding repair is it important to clean the surface. A new product on the market vinyl log siding is 100 man made but still retains the look of natural wood. We use kiln dried cedar logs for our replacement logs.

Preparation the first order of business is to determine what type of log home siding is already on your home. Thinner than most hardboard but it works in many cases has a comparable cost is highly rot resistant and carries a 50 year warranty. Our replacement logs are dry western cedar and are inherently resistant to rot. Click to add item meadow valley 4 1 2 x 9 wisconsin white pine hewn coped full half log siding to the compare list.

How to repair log home siding step 1. The texture of your log siding is important for creating the right look when manufacturing log siding beams joists and trusses. 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. The same is true.

First obtain a suitable replacement from a supplier that handles the same log type as found in you home. Logs can have two different textures.