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6 Log Home Maintenance Tips

Ready to do some spring cleaning around your log cabin? Maintaining log siding is easier if you dedicate a weekend once a year to cleaning the wood around your log home.
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Smooth vs. Hewn Log Siding

The texture of your log siding is important for creating the right look when manufacturing log siding, beams, joists, and trusses. Logs can have two different textures: hand-hewn (or hewn) and smooth.
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These 5 Rooms Look Great with Log Siding

Think log siding is just for the exterior of your cabin? Think again. Installing log siding indoors can help create a natural lodge look throughout your home that complements your exterior siding. Not to mention, log siding is easy to install and maintain. Here are some popular places we’ve seen homeowners install interior log siding.
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Air Vs. Kiln-Dried Logs: Which is Better?

Every log home starts with a freshly cut tree. These “green” logs, as they’re called, look and feel wet and contain lots of moisture. In order for the wood to be ready to be used for siding, railing, staircases, or trusses, it needs time to dry out, so it’s stable in size and grade.
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How to Stain Your Log Siding and Paneling

Once you’ve built your dream log home or cabin, you’ll want to take the necessary precautions to protect your finish and the wood from water damage. Want to keep your log siding and paneling looking great for years to come?
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How to Prepare Your Log Home for Winter

With the seasons changing, log home owners need to brace themselves for the harsh winter months ahead. This time of year tends to bring a lot of precipitation, and the freezing conditions can be especially hard on log homes.
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What is Board and Batten Siding?

Whether you’re going for a modern or rustic feel: board and batten siding is the perfect addition to any space. Bring your next building project to life with this versatile wood siding!
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What You Need to Know: Log Home Maintenance

If your dream is to own a log cabin, you have probably come across a myth or two about how difficult they are to maintain. The truth is, with a little forethought and regularly scheduled maintenance,
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The Benefits of Cedar Shake Siding

When you choose cedar shake siding for your log home, you create a breathtaking look that is the perfect balance of rustic and contemporary design.
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