5 Reasons to Use Half Log Siding for Your Cabin

Table of Contents

#1 – Half Log Siding Is the Ideal Size and Shape for a Cabin
#2 – It Simulates Full Logs Without the Heavy Weight and Work
#3 – Use Half Log Siding for the Exterior and Interior
#4 – It Comes with Tongue and Groove and End-Matching Features
#5 – Half Log Siding is Affordable for Virtually Anyone’s Budget









Thousands of cabin builders are making the switch from full logs to half log siding. There are 5 current reasons they are love this material. It will be helpful for you to understand them all to make essential decisions for your new cabin or old cabin upgrade. Take a quick look at each concept in the following paragraphs.

#1 – Half Log Siding Is the Ideal Size and Shape for a Cabin

Half log siding is the most popular style today and is available in 3”x6”, 3”x8”, and 3”x10” thicknesses and widths in Knotty Pine. If you prefer cedar, it comes in 3”x6”, 3”x7”, and 3”x8” sizes. Adorn your cabin with siding that is shaped like real logs that provide that authentic and rustic look.


#2 – It Simulates Full Logs Without the Heavy Weight and Work

If you have ever worked with full logs or watched them being used on television, you know they are heavy, cumbersome, and can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Your builder or you can install log cabin siding with simple tools and a basic understanding of woodworking. There’s no straining your back or neck, hiring a crane and operator, or waiting for good weather for the full log delivery truck.

#3 – Use Half Log Siding for the Exterior and Interior

Because of its versatility, half log siding can be used for exteriors and interiors. When you want choices, this product is a perennial winner with options that include:

  • Red Pine
  • White Pine
  • Cedar
  • Smooth Surface
  • Hand-Hewn Surface
  • Pre-finished Siding
Choose the stain color and clear coat finish from our inventory that matches your ideal cabin décor and enjoy it for generations.

#4 – It Comes with Tongue and Groove and End-Matching Features

There’s nothing like eliminating as much work as possible when erecting a log cabin. Tongue and groove planks with end-matching features can save up to 20% in labor and up to 20% in material waste. Each piece locks into the next one, both on the sides and ends for a tight fit that will hold up to the test of time. Installing log home siding was never easier.

 #5 – Half Log Siding is Affordable for Virtually Anyone’s Budget

You save three ways over full logs when using half log siding: 1) material costs, 2) installation costs, and 3) maintenance costs. We hope these ideas will assist you    in making your selection of siding and ordering it.





Resources and References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa_0akvEaww
https://medium.com/@loghomeshoppeseo/log-siding-will-change-your-concept-of-a-log-home-3a083b914234

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