How To Install Half Log Siding

Installation instructions for log siding here are some basic installation guidelines for our tongue n groove log siding.

How to install half log siding.

This will ensure the product is installed properly to give you an authentic log look. Use shims if needed. Cut and install the foundation log. Anytime you make a repair to a piece of log siding you want it to line up with the rest of the siding.

A conventionally framed house should be sheathed with plywood or osb and wrapped with house wrap or tar paper prior to log siding installation. These deck screws have mini heads that are easily hidden. A 15 gauge angled finish nailer with galvanized nails can be used to fasten the miter joint together and install the last row of siding. Be sure to use sealant to glue the joint together.

Designed for golden eagle log homes. Make sure you install the foundation log along the bottom of the wall. See nailing and fastening diagram stagger the seams of your log siding always butting the joints on a stud. Chalk line for the top of your first row.

Fasten siding using galvanized splitless siding nails some contractors prefer to use screws and sink the heads slightly on the top side and the lower side of the log siding into each stud. Install log siding. See how easy it is to install a half log split log exterior. Here is another great product from golden eagle log homes.

Pre drill the hole first and then secure to the exterior of the home with a ratchet wrench. Snap lines with a chalk line or use a story pole to ensure your log siding stays level and evenly spaced. They are at least 5 inches long and are driven into the center of the log. Oly screws are used for installing logs and half log siding.

Attach the log sidings to your studs using the 3 inch lag screws. Cut the foundation log sidings to fit between the corner logs. Be sure to use exterior galvanized nails or 2 coated deck screws to install the log siding.