Putting Log Siding On A House

If exterior storage is necessary be sure to cover the siding with plastic and keep the siding off the ground.

Putting log siding on a house. In most cases hardiplank lasts on a house 50 years. In this video he uses white cedar half log sidi. Snap a level line all the way around your house and make sure it s level. Siding is available in wood aluminum clapboard and synthetic or composite materials.

Secondly siding the house will create some irregular cavities between the logs that will need to be filled with insulation. Peter green owner of northern log supply demonstrates how to install log siding with saddle notch corners. Above all it is extremely important that there is a substrate whether it s new osb or existing siding in good integrity installed directly to the studs underneath the. Among the wood types unfinished red cedar and cypress are favorites for residential applications.

I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo. The first piece of vinyl you re going to hang is on the starter strip. If they are not fill properly these areas may be inviting for critters like mice and bats looking for a place to live in your walls or condensation in colder and warmer climates as you mentioned. A 2 000 square foot house will cost about 10 000 to 15 000 to reside.

Wood siding is a type of exterior finish material that adds an authentic quality to new home construction and is easy to install. We ll show you the top 10 most popular house styles including cape cod country french colonial victorian tudor craftsman cottage mediterranean ranch and contemporary. In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house. Metal siding costs 2 04 to 9 60 per square foot for just the materials or 3 50 to 9 50 per square foot installed.

Pricing depends on how thick it is and how it s designed plus insulation. Metal is strong and durable. It is important to check your level every four or five courses by putting a level on the siding. With so many types of house styles narrowing the list down to your favorite can be overwhelming.

It will be made of aluminum and it usually comes about 3 inches in width and 12 feet long. The main concern to understand is that the hardieplank siding is going to be on the house for a very long time.