How To Make Half Cut Log Siding

Follow the manufacturer s instructions on how to cut and install the corner log sidings.

How to make half cut log siding.

Selecting the highest quality wood for our log cabin siding is at the forefront. The vertical log corners are easily secured with oly log fasteners thru the face of the corner into the stud wall behind. When you make log siding you re taking off so much wood you want the extra power. Additionally half log siding is often installed on stick framed homes which gives their exterior the log home look.

Cut the corner log sidings to fit the corners of your walls. I sent a sample piece of siding that has a deeper profile than their stock knives. If you prefer a not so rustic smooth surface we ve got you covered. Half log siding is a swedish cope wall log cut in half lengthwise that is attached to a wall with screws.

The log corners are notched to fit on a 90 degree corner with a flat surface on either side to accept the log siding. The trim is also secured thru the face with the oly log fasteners but can be toe. Each half log siding piece has its own trim and corners. Half log siding smooth half log siding smooth.

I had woodmaster make me a log cabin siding knife. Today the half log siding also comes pre cut and ready to install with just a few days of work. Grizzly equipment can t make log siding. Half log siding is a less expensive alternative to building a true log home.

Every piece of wood siding is individually hewn. This gives the look of a full log home from the outside with the help of the saddle notched corner system. Attach the log sidings to your studs using the 3 inch lag screws. This type of siding will give your home the appearance of being a log home without a lot of the heavy labor and expensive costs.

Our 6 8 and 10 inch half log pine or cedar siding all comes with our unique end matching feature. Leave a inch space between the floor and the log siding as well as the ceiling and the log siding.