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You can just put siding up, but you need to address the rot first. If you do not it will continue to rot behind the siding and could cause structural issues later. Call Ryan at 877-788-5647 for help with this.

Not really sure, but I try to keep mine at 60-70%. Hard in the winter.

No, not a specific siding. Wood installed in spaces between rafters or rafters and purlins to block passage to squirrels or small animals. AKA Bird Stop, Snow-block, Wind Stop

Any good quality solid stain like Sherwin Williams Woodscapes. Life Line Stain just came out with a solid color stain that is very good.

I believe it comes already stained with either semi transparent or solid stain. Will tell you that I have not read much good about it on the forums.

I am not aware of any such product. Try asking at Home Depot or Lowes. I would see if Hardie Plank has a imitation log siding.

You need to screw it down tighter to the house in the bowed areas. If you can’t, then the piece needs to be replaced. Yes, it should be stained with a good quality log home stain like Life Line. All log home finishes need some sort of maintenance every 3-5… Read More »Archive-2324

I would recommend a contractor that knows the requirements in your area and may be able to help you.

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Possibly, but I doubt it. What you may see is excessive splitting if the house is fairly new.