Snap lines with a chalk line or use a story pole to ensure your log siding stays level and evenly spaced.
How to install half log siding.
Pre drill the hole first and then secure to the exterior of the home with a ratchet wrench.
Attach the log sidings to your studs using the 3 inch lag screws.
This will ensure the product is installed properly to give you an authentic log look.
They are at least 5 inches long and are driven into the center of the log.
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 exterior galvanized nails or 2 coated deck screws to install the log siding.
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.
See how easy it is to install a half log split log exterior.
Anytime you make a repair to a piece of log siding you want it to line up with the rest of the siding.
Oly screws are used for installing logs and half log siding.
Start at the bottom and work your way up the wall.
Cut the foundation log sidings to fit between the corner logs.
Chalk line for the top of your first row.
See nailing and fastening diagram stagger the seams of your log siding always butting the joints on a stud.
Designed for golden eagle log homes.
Cut and install the foundation log.
Make sure you install the foundation log along the bottom of the wall.
Install log siding.
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Installation instructions for log siding here are some basic installation guidelines for our tongue n groove log siding.
Use a 45 degree miter cut at the corners on the top row.
Use shims if needed.