Half Log Siding
430 Questions
Archive-2048
I would like to build my own log cabin. I own 85 acres of cedar, hemlock, pine and large tamarack. I want to cut half logs. I have a...
Archive-2304
We recently purchased some mill cut cedar logs, only to find out that some of the logs had small rotting spots. Is it possible to treat those spots prior...
Archive-2560
The half log with bark trim was attacked by woodpeckers and is falling off. I want to replace all the trim. What do I have to do to keep...
Archive-2050
My husband and I are looking at a 1982 log cabin ther are several logs that have to be replaced and we have decided we had rather put cedar...
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I have purchased 8x8 solid cedar columns to support my porch roof. Does cedar carry a load bearing rating? Is it legal in Ontario to use these columns to...
Archive-2562
I AM ERECTING AN ICF HOME, WITH THE INTENTION OF A LOG CABIN LOOK IN THE CATSKILLS (HUNTER, NY). HAVE YOU DEALT WITH THIS SITUATION BEFORE? WILL LOG SIDING...
Archive-2052
i am building a lake cabin in sw mn i would like put log siding on it. i've read that cedar is best but very expensive i found some...
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I have a log house built in the 1930's (Full logs with about 4 inches of concrete chinking between the logs) I am adding an addition to the log...
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We have had old outside logs plalnked and want to put on the interior walls with a chinked look. Planks are .75'' thick. Would half rods fit? Could we...
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I am planning to install a red cedar ceiling over the in-door pool. I do not believe I can use real cedar as in other areas of the home...
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40+ Panabode in Ontario, want to increase insulation in roof (there is little or none). Also what is R value of walls? How to I crease?
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I am looking at buying home in northern Arizona. The appraiser made a big issue out of several cracks in some of the logs, especially some of the beams....
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Our cabin in northern Minnesota has log siding, we bought it as a forclosure the previous owner did not take very good care of the log siding it is...
Archive-2312
We are interested in a log home that was built in 1982. It hasn't been treated for a long time and some of the logs are rotting. We were...
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I have a 1918 log cabin with vertical log construction. Some of the logs are beginning to get soft and rot on the bottom end as it sits on...
Archive-2058
I have a 25 year old long home. I would like to add stone veneer to the bottom 36 inches (approx.). Is there an industry standard to do this?
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We just purchased a log home and are wondering if we should be using a dehumidifier this summer. What is the humidity level that we should keep the house...
Archive-2570
We purchased a home build in 1938 that has wood framing. On the exterior of the walls there is tar paper fastened to the studs and then half log...
Archive-2060
I'm fixing to put up kiln dried pine log siding. Should I put a sealant on the backside before putting it up? Thank you, Scott