Log siding uses half-logs that are nailed up just like regular wood siding, except they give off the appearance of a log cabin. These half-logs are identical to full logs and can be applied over any pre-existing structure with any pre-existing surface, giving a timeless look to most modern homes.

This log siding is still made out of real timber and comes in all types of woods with all types of textures and grains (most commonly pine and cedar). Plus, it’s lighter than full-logs, there will never be any residual log settling, and it can be installed in both the inside and outside of the house to fully complete the natural look.

Besides simply looking authentic, there are a lot benefits that come with log siding. It also provides many saving opportunities, both fiscally and physically:

Log siding is certainly cheaper than using full-logs because it’s mass-produced. But that doesn’t mean that it’s cheap. Depending upon the type of wood, prices tend to range from $1 to $4 per a foot. However, since this material is easier to install than the real thing, the labor costs of having it installed will be less than traditional siding!

This attractive siding will increase your property value, and it is also fully insulated. Due to this energy efficiency, log siding helps to lower your utility bills.

Since the purpose of log siding is to look completely natural, you’ll never have spend extra money to paint and then re-paint and refinish and replace siding on the exterior of your home.

Homes with cedar siding tend to stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Cedar siding also has excellent sound suppression and absorption qualities.

Cedar siding does not always look attractive to a person the first time they see it. It can appear plain, and uninteresting.

Traditionally, Red Cedars have been used in making the shakes. But, with the advent of modernization, the number of red cedar trees has reduced, making manufacturers look at other types of wood in the manufacture of shakes.

Cedar siding is particularly beneficial if your home is in an extremely wet climate. I live in Oregon and, here, cedar is the number one choice in home siding products.

Some of the benefits of cedar siding include:

• Some cedar sidings can even last a lifetime, if properly installed and maintained.
• Every piece of wood is dried, precision milled and stained to provide long lasting beauty.
• Cedar siding does not need to be painted. In this case, it will retain a natural look. Natural cedars can come in varying colors, from light shades to reddish ones. The more red the cedar is, higher is the price. Aging is the main factor causing the cedar sidings to become reddish in color.

Cedar siding has disadvantages too, though. Since it made of wood, it is vulnerable to termite attacks. This will make the siding weak.

Having your home treated for termites and preventative measures installed before you install the siding is necessary, along with annual termite inspections.

There might be other pest infestations and fungal infections. All these will compromise the structural integrity of your house. A protective coating of polish or a varnish should be applied that will retard the growth of the fungus.