Log Siding: Get the Look and Feel of a Log Home with A Lot Less Effort

It’s easier than you think to get the look and feel of a stunning stacked full log home without the cost and maintenance worries that are often deal killers for home owners. Log siding can transform almost any build into a log home, whether you’re building from the ground up or altering an existing conventional frame.

Log siding can be used in both the interior and exterior of a home to add natural beauty and a rustic appearance. An added bonus — it comes at a fraction of the cost of building a stacked full log home!

Choose the Best Log Siding Products

Choosing the right log siding products saves time, effort and maintenance down the road. Although there are many log siding wood products available, White Cedar comes with significant advantages over other wood types.

White Cedar is the best choice because it is easy to work with, bug resistant and low maintenance, compared with other wood siding options. White Cedar is able to hold a constant moisture content after drying, which makes it a very durable product that will protect against harsh rains, wind and snow. Cedar log siding also reduces energy costs and is environmentally friendly, requiring very little processing and treatment compared to other building products. When sealed and properly maintained, it will add style and appeal to a home for many years.

Pine log siding is another popular choice because of its affordability, its character (often referred to as Knotty Pine), and its versatility. Additionally, Pine holds finish well, so it can easily be customized with paint or stain to match existing color schemes or to create a whole new look. Depending on the design aesthetic you’re trying to achieve, Pine log siding can be mounted vertically or horizontally.

Installation

One of the greatest advantages of using log siding is that you get the look of a stacked full log home without the hassle and labor that goes into chinking full logs. Additionally, the installation of plumbing and electrical fixtures is much easier.

You can speed up installation and reduce building costs by using log siding with tongue-and-groove end-matching. Smaller end-matched pieces create visual appeal and reduce material and time waste. Tongue-and-groove end-matching also removes wood defects, such as knots.

Heartwood Mills manufactures all the varieties of log siding you need to achieve any look you can imagine. From the traditional feel of beveled siding to modern designs created with board and batten siding, it’s easy to get the log home look you want with greater flexibility and less cost. Contact our building experts to help you choose the best log siding wood, style and texture for your project.