The rustic beauty and comfortof
a log home is now available through Howard Lumber with T. R. Miller log
cabin siding. From the Gulf Coast to the Midwest and beyond, our
log cabin siding will allow you to realize the dream of owning a log home
without the expense and maintenance of a whole-log home.
What is log
cabin siding?
T. R. Miller log cabin siding is a solid wood product manufactured
from southern yellow pine. It looks exactly like log but requires
75% less wood. Whole log kits require several logs for each course.
The D-shape of log cabin siding (as shown below) allows 3-4 pieces to be
manufactured out of single log. This process promotes a more efficient
use of our renewable forest products.
"D"-shape Profile
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Manufacturing
T. R. Miller log cabin siding is manufactured with a unique ship lap
that seals out rain and wind. This eliminates the need for chinking
between pieces, and the labor to install and maintain such devices.
T. R. Miller log cabin siding is manufactured from kiln dried southern
yellow pine. This process creates a uniform moisture content, shape,
size, and lap pattern. This means each piece will match work in progress
wherever it is installed. Each piece is visually inspected for any
defect or damage that might lead to improper service. Upon satisfactory
inspection, the product receives a quality assurance stamp from
T. R. Miller.
Availability
and Appearance
Log cabin siding can be purchased as a .25 CCA Wolman treatment that
carries a lifetime guarantee against insect and decay damage for exteriors.
Treated log cabin siding has a green tint, just like other treated wood.
The green tint will fade to a driftwood gray if left to weather naturally.
Untreated log cabin siding is also available in a warm, rustic natural
color for use inside or outside your home.
Uses
Flexibility is the key to making a dream become a reality. Log
cabin siding lends itself to new construction as well as your remodeling
project, from new homes and cabins to workshops and room renovations.
Log cabin siding allows you to choose, at any stage of construction, changes
in floor plan or wall relocation. You are not locked into a precut
package.
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New Construction
Standard stud wall frame construction allows you to choose placement
of doors, windows, and interior walls. Conventional construction
allows access to plumbing, electrical outlets, and computer and cable lines.
The rugged good looks of a cabin combined with your choice of modern insulating
materials transforms your dream home into an energy efficient structure.
You can achieve the look of a log home without the cumbersome difficulty
and high cost of erecting whole logs, which may shrink or settle.
Conventional framing versus whole logs can save you thousands of dollars.
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Remodeling
What a fantastic difference log cabin siding can make to the exterior
or interior of your home. The siding can be installed over other
flat siding, brick, or concrete. Walls that are not plumb or have
irregular surfaces may be stripped with wood furring to create a smooth
surface for installation.
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Measuring
the House
Log cabin siding covers 6” on the pattern. To figure the needed
amount, figure the square footage of the walls of the house. Measure
the length of the wall, and multiply that by the height of the wall.
The product of this computation will give you the square footage needed
to cover that wall. For gable end, measure the width and multiply
by the height, then multiply by .6. (It takes about 2/3 to cover
a gable as for that end wall.) Figure each gable and wall for total
square feet required.
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Do not subtract for doors or windows—that amount
is usually needed as a waste factor for trim out.
Tools
Common carpentry tools will provide you with the necessary equipment
to install our log cabin siding:
Hammer
Nails (10d-12d ring or spiral shank hot dipped galvanized)
Tape Measure (25 ft.)
Skill Saw
Chalk Line
Level (4 ft.)
Nail Set
Additional tools (not required, but might assist in ease of installation)
Air Compressor
Air Nailer
Miter or Chop Saw
Caulking Gun
Utility Knife
Installation
Conventional stud frame construction allows log cabin siding to be
installed quickly and easily. A professional framer with siding experience
will find our product installation easy and swift. Also, a novice
who can establish and run a level straight line will enjoy working with
this material. Attachment can be made at each stud with nails or
screws. If the log cabin siding ends between studs, trim the piece
back to end at the middle of a stud, then attach. Be sure to stagger
your joints where they meet—this will strengthen your wall. To trim
out inside or outside corners, you can take a 2 x 4, 2 x 6, or 4 x 4 extended
beyond both corners, which will give you a clean ending line. Butt
up the piece to the corner, and leave 1/8 inch to caulk this joint.
This same idea applies to joints around the doors and windows for a complete
weather seal.
Maintenance
Wood is not maintenance free. Exposure to moisture, salt air
or sun can impact the appearance and life of log cabin siding. Treated
CCA siding is resistant to insect damage. Log cabin siding used on exterior
walls will need some type of sealer or water repellant to extend service.
Stains and water repellants manufactured by Olympic, Behr, Flood, Glidden,
or Thompsons have been used to ensure trouble-free service and years of
lasting good looks. Follow manufacturer’s directions for the product.
Second coats may be
necessary 2 to
4 years later dependent upon fading of the product. Make sure the
surface is dry and clean prior to application. Work in small sections
so that excess can be wiped off before drying. Be aware that oily
rags can be a fire hazard, and take measures to properly dispose of them.
Other Projects
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This page will be updated from time to time
to feature new projects and imaginative uses of the siding so bookmark
us in browser! For more
information send us an e-mail,
call or write to Kenny Griffin at:
Howard Lumber
P.O. Box 1010
Alexandria, AL 36250
Phone: (256) 820-3344 Fax: (256)
820-3003
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