How To D Log Siding Repair

Modulog cedar log siding looks just like whole logs.

How to d log siding repair. A true log home that we did some half log replacement on. Check for any structural damage under the area while the wood siding is off. Paint used on the logs instead of a quality log home finish stain. Before installing coat the back of your replacement logs with a breathable wood sealer recommended by the manufacturer of the logs.

Wash the logs or siding with clean brite before re applying your clear uv coat. It can really diminish the overall aesthetics and value of a log building. Anytime you make a repair to a piece of log siding you want it to line up with the rest of the siding. The vertical log corners are easily secured with oly log fasteners thru the face of the corner into the stud wall behind.

Oly screws are used for installing logs and half log siding. Oxalic acid causes problems with timber pro uv and other finishes by making them turn gummy. This is an example of log siding. Our siding is real cedar and it s applied like ordinary wood lap siding.

Corner and d trim pieces should be installed before the siding. Use shims if needed. The porch is not attached to the bottom log instead of spaced properly to allow for water drainage. A large crack on the up facing part of the log that collects and holds rainwater and does not have proper drainage.

Cut to length and install with wood screws. They are at least 5 inches long and are driven into the center of the log. Do not wash the wood with bleach tsp or any cleaning solution containing bleach or oxalic acid. Bleach is very hard on wood and causes fuzz.

One good reason not to use siding or other methods of covering the rotten logs rather than replacing them with true whole or half logs is that the look will not be the same. By installing the corners and trim prior to the siding you will significantly decrease the overall installation time. Exterior faucets that are drilled through logs. This includes the removal of the old siding cutting to fit the new siding installation.