Log Cabin Vinyl Siding - The Rustic Look Of Log Cabin Siding With The Convenience Of Vinyl Siding
A lot of people like the look of log cabins, but not the idea of the cost or maintenance required if they were to get log siding on their home. However, there is an alternative. A growing number of vinyl siding companies are now offering log cabin vinyl siding. Log cabin vinyl siding is a lot easier to care for than log siding since you only have to wash it with a power washer a couple times a year. There is no need to worry about bugs, or sealing it to prevent water damage. It can also stand up to a lot of bad weather and take a beating without showing any damage. So if you love the way that log cabins look, you might want to check out the options available for log cabin vinyl siding.
One of the better known manufacturers of log cabin vinyl siding is Timbermill. They make their siding in three different colors: Warm Cedar, Harvest Brown, and Timber Wolf Gray. It doesn’t fade, splinter, or rot, and has a foam backing to make sure that it doesn’t get damaged. It also comes with a limited transferable 75 year warranty.
Another option for log cabin vinyl siding is the Montebello Log Siding System from Kaycan Vinyl Siding. This log cabin vinyl siding is available in two colors: Cypress and Vermont Maple. They use a deeply textured woodgrain in their products, and have a contoured underlayment for added structural strength. They also have a Vapor Vent Weep Hole System. At .046 inches thick, these panels are thicker than regular vinyl siding panels so they won’t crack, dent or split. They are also made with the color all the way through the vinyl, so if this scratch resistant vinyl does get scratched it won’t show in another color. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
Once you have chosen your log cabin vinyl siding you will need to install it. This is a lot easier than installing log siding since it is much lighter and most of the available options come with a panel locking system. Since residing a whole house is a big job, you might be best hiring someone who is experienced in installing log cabin vinyl siding to make sure it is done right and done quickly. It will save you a lot of time and frustration. However, if you do want to do it on your own you can find instructions on how to do this on the internet.
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