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32Real Wood Siding Vinyl Siding Fiber CementOther Siding OptionsHalf-log siding gives your home the most authentic log look out of all the simulated log materials we compare, but lack in many other categories. Half-log materials such as staining, sealing, and chinking, can cost a fortune! It can be anywhere from $9-$12 a square foot. e money doesn’t stop there. e major downfall with wood is that it needs to be maintained and taken care of to perform properly and protect your house. Every 2 to 3 years you will have to perform maintenance on these logs, which can get very expensive and time consuming. Maintenance on a real log home can cost thousands of dollars, and you may even have to deal with boring bees, woodpeckers, and other pests! Do you want to be constantly maintaining your home? Or would you like to enjoy it?Fiber cement is another fairly cheap product with cheap performance that will eventually need to be painted. e coating is not durable, and if not treated, the siding could start to fail and fall oﬀ the wall. Fiber cement also absorbs water causing swelling to occur which will bust up the siding. ere are many warranty claims against ﬁber cement because the product is failing and not holding up like the manufacturer claims. Most folks will be looking for a replacement siding after 10 to 15 years.Most of the time, people choose vinyl siding for the fact that it is an inexpensive product, and there are many colors. Unfortunately, you will get cheap performance. Vinyl siding might last 10 years before it starts to warp, crack, fade, have holes punctured in it, or simply blow oﬀ your house. Vinyl can also attract mold and mildew that will need to be treated. It can even crack with harsh weather conditions. Vinyl is not a very durable material, so you get what you pay for. TruLog Real Wood Vinyl Siding Fiber CementChalk & Fade ResistantExcellent Very Poor ÓÓ Poor Ó Poor ÓEase of MaintenanceExcellent Very Poor ÓÓGood PP Good PPEnvironmentally FriendlyExcellent Very Poor ÓÓ Poor Ó Poor ÓLongevityExcellent Poor ÓGood PP Good PPRealistic AppearanceExcellent Excellent Poor ÓGood PPCold/Heat ResistanceExcellent Poor Ó Poor ÓGood PPWarranty CoverageExcellent Very Poor ÓÓ Very Poor ÓÓ Very Poor ÓÓFire ResistanceExcellent Very Poor ÓÓ Very Poor ÓÓGood PPImpact ResistanceExcellent Excellent Poor ÓGood PPTotal Scoring Excellent Very Poor Poor GoodNon-Repairable WoodFadingDiscolorationCrackingWood PeckersCrackingMoldBoring BeesSwellingWarping/ BucklingFeaturesWhy TruLog Siding?All the comfort and charm of a rustic log home without the routine log cabin maintenance. Innovative TruLog steel log siding provides a durable, hassle-free way to live in a log cabin-style home without the upkeep of wood. www.TruLogSiding.com | 970-646-4490 | info@trulogsiding.comSimple Up Keep Wood Grain Look Class A Fire Rating Maintenance FreeUSA Made Steel 30-Year Warranty Class 4 Impact Rating Energy SavingsDurable & Longevity Rust & Corrosion ResistantFlorida Product Approval Code (FL32550)

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STEEL LOG SIDING  FINISHED PHOTOSSTEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PROFILEPonderosa Pine | CO130YEARS76 970-646-4490 | info@trulogsiding.com www.TruLogSiding.com“I am getting into my 60’s and wanted to have a log look but no maintenance. I can’t be up on ladders painting this place. We found a local contractor to install the siding for us and he said TruLog was the best product he had ever seen in his 30 years of work. I love the look and couldn’t be happier. - Deb from York, PA“Steel Log Siding• Rigid, solid steel core, infused with a galvanizing alloy to prevent rust & corrosion• Foam backer providing an R-Value of 4, making the siding energy eﬃcient• Panels come in 12 foot lengths and cover 9 inches high on the wall• No maintenance! Wash it down with a garden hose• Manufactured with rigid, durable, 26-gauge steelFeaturesPaint30-Year Warranty against cracking, peeling, blistering, fading, and chalking.Class A Fire Rating TruLog siding has been tested by an independent laboratory and qualiﬁed for the highest ﬁre rating available.Durable & LongevityManufactured out of one of the strongest construction materials, TruLog oﬀers durability and longevity, while giving you an authentic wood look.9 in HighNail Strip & Top LockPatented Chink LineHD Wood Grain FinishUV Protectant Clear CoatSteel CoreCorrosion Resistant Barrier Bottom LockFoam Backer

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STEEL LOG SIDING  FINISHED PHOTOSStandard ColorsSableAutumn BrownCedar Canyon Red1312 970-646-4490 | info@trulogsiding.com www.TruLogSiding.com10’long9 1/2”Accessories*More accessories available on the website1/2”1 3/4”10’long2”1”10’long3.5”1.5”10’long1/2”10’long3 1/4”3”3 1/4”3”10’long12”18”6”10”6”6”1”3/8”11/2”STEEL LOG SIDING2 1/2”10’longUtility Recessed Light Jumbo Light Gabel Vent2”1 5/8”10’longJ-CHANNEL 1 1/8” J-Channel Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthJ-Channel is installed around doors and windows to accept the TruLog siding. When installing the siding, the log siding slides into the channel to hide the cut siding.SILL TRIM Sill Trim Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthUndersill is used to hold your faux log siding in place underneath windows, because there will be a jagged edge because of the cut made to t under the window.STARTER STRIP2 1/2” Starter Strip Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthThe starting point for your whole installation – used to lock the rst panel of our metal log home siding to your home.CORNER BASE & CAP 3 1/4” Wide Corner Base and Cap with a 1 1/8 in receiving channel to accept the log siding at the corners. Speciﬁcation: 10’ in lengthCorner bases & caps are used to cover up the corners of your house and hide the cut metal siding.ROUND CORNER BASE & CAP Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthRound log corner bases & caps are used to cover up the corners of your house and hide the cut metal siding.INSIDE CORNER CAP Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthThis piece will slide in between your two sticks of J-Channel for that bold, nished look on your inside corners.FRIEZE BOARD CROWN Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthOne of the last siding accessories to install on your log home – Frieze board is used where the top metal siding panel meets your soft.CROWN KEEPER Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthCrown keeper is used when you don’t have a metal or vinyl soft to snap our crown into. The keeper acts as the attachment point for the crown so you can snap it into the soft to terminate the siding.BOLD WINDOW & DOOR TRIM Bold Window Trim Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthA great nishing piece for your home – it provides your windows and doors with a bold, trimmed out look like you would see with a 1x4 or 2x4. ROCK TRANSITION (10’ piece)Rock transition is used to separate and transition for a stone or rock wainscoting to our steel siding. This piece can be customized to the specic prole of your rock or stone. This will act as a ashing and also a starting point for our siding.CUSTOM TRIM (10’ piece)We can fabricate just about any custom trim piece you need if you provide dimensions and a drawingCOILCoil Speciﬁcations: 11 7/8” wideWe can provide color matched coil stock for you to bend custom trim on the jobsite. J BLOCKS & VENTS10’long1 3/4”1/2”1 1/8”10’long2 1/8”2 1/8”2 1/8”1”

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1514www.TruLogSiding.comSTEEL BOARD & BATTEN  FINISHED PHOTOSPondersoa Pine | CO1 I had a great experience working with TruLog. ey always returned my emails and calls and were willing to work with me and my schedule. We just love the steel log siding that we installed . e quality is some of the best around.- Jerry M from Emily, MN ““STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PROFILESteel Board & Batten Siding• Rigid, solid steel core, infused with a galvanizing alloy to prevent rust and corrosion• Panels come in 8, 9, 10 and up to 16 ft panels with custom lengths available and cover 9.125” inches wide on the wall• No maintenance! Wash it down with a garden hose• Manufactured with rigid, durable, 26-gauge steelFeaturesSimple Up KeepSpend time enjoying your home! No staining, painting, or sealing with our product.Energy SavingsReﬂective paint ﬁnish helps reduce your energy bills. Textured Definition and DimensionNatural wood grain texture provides a more authentic and attractive look for lasting curb appeal.9.125” inNail StripHD Wood Grain FinishBatten1/2” height UV Protectant Clear CoatSteel CoreCorrosion Resistant BarrierBottom Lock6 3/4” 2 1/2”

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STEEL BOARD & BATTEN SIDINGSTEEL BOARD & BATTEN  FINISHED PHOTOSAccessoriesStandard Colors Cedar Autumn BrownCanyon RedSable10’long2 1/8”2 1/8”2 1/8”1”2 1/4”1”.75”10’long2”1”.625”10’long10’long1 3/4”3/4”1/2”3.5”1.5”10’long1/2”2 3/4”.75”10’long3 1/4”3 1/4”10’long10’3”3”*More accessories available on the website12”18”6”10”6”6”Utility Recessed Light Jumbo Light Gabel VentJCHANNEL 3/4” J-Channel Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthJ-Channel is installed around doors and windows to accept the TruLog siding. When installing board & batten siding, the siding slides into the channel to hide the cut siding.SILL TRIM Sill Trim Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthSill is used to cover the cut edges of steel when you cut your panel down to t around your doors and windows.RAT STOP/STARTERRat Stop Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthThe starting point for your installation – installed at the bottom of the wall just like other starter material, and prevents any rodents from getting behind the siding.CORNER BASE & CAP 3 1/4” Wide Corner Base and Cap with a 3/4 in receiving channel to accept the log siding at the corners. Speciﬁcation: 10’ in lengthCorner bases & caps are used to cover up the corners of your house and hide the cut metal siding.BOLD BAND BOARD Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthThe band board is used to transition one section of the board and batten on top of another. If you have a wall taller than 10 ft, the band board is used to cap the lower section and also act as the starting point for the next section above it.INSIDE CORNER CAP Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthThis piece will slide in between your two sticks of J-Channel for that bold, nished look on your inside corners.BOLD WINDOW & DOOR TRIM Bold Window Trim Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthA great nishing piece for your home – it provides your windows and doors with a bold, trimmed out look like you would see with a 1x4 or 2x4. RAT/ROCK TRANSITION COMBO (10’ piece)Rock transition is used to separate and transition for a stone or rock wainscoting to our steel siding. This piece can be customized to the specic prole of your rock or stone. This will act as a ashing and also a starting point for our siding.CUSTOM TRIM (10’ piece)We can fabricate just about any custom trim piece you need if you provide dimensions and a drawingCOILCoil Speciﬁcations: 11 7/8” wideWe can provide color matched coil stock for you to bend custom trim on the jobsite. J BLOCKS & VENTS2120 970-646-4490 | info@trulogsiding.com www.TruLogSiding.comUsed TruLog on my 23,000 sq ft business. e entire process was quick and easy. I have customers asking everyday if it is real log.- Phillip C from Tonitown, AR““2”1 5/8”10’long

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2322Steel Lap Siding• Rigid, solid steel core, infused with a galvanizing alloy to prevent rust & corrosion• Panels come in 12 foot lengths and cover 9.25 inches high on the wall• No maintenance! Wash it down with a garden hose• Manufactured with rigid, durable, 26-gauge steelFeaturesRust & Corrosion ResistantOur galvanized steel resists rust, decay, and corrosion.USA Made SteelMade from a recycled material, is 100% recyclable and is good for the environment.Florida Product Approval Code (FL32550)STEEL LAP SIDING  FINISHED PHOTOSSTEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PROFILEPonderosa Pine | CO1 970-646-4490 | info@trulogsiding.com www.TruLogSiding.com“We had our TruLog siding installed last summer over our original log home. We are ecstatic over the results. No more maintenance and it looks stunning. ank you TruLog for providing us the perfect solution for our home. - Pam K from Fort Morgan, CO “UV Protectant Clear CoatSteel CoreCorrosion Resistant Barrier1/2” 3/8” Nail Strip41/2” 41/2” BottomLock

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28STEEL LAP SIDING *More accessories available on the website29Vented & Solid Soﬃt1/2” 6 3/4” 9 1/4” 2 1/2” 1/2” 6 3/4” 9 1/4” 2 1/2” 3/4”5/8”11/4”1/2”10”MAX11/4”STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PROFILEVented Board & Batten SoftSolid Board & Batten Soft J-Channel and Fascia come in 10” lengths Panels come in 8,9,10 and up to 16 ft panels with custom lengths available and cover 9.25” inches wide on the wallSoft J-Channel FasciaDark Charcoal Vented Ponderosa Pine VentedPonderosa Pine Solid Dark Walnut Solid10’long1 3/4”1/2”1 1/8”10’long2 1/8”2 1/8”2 1/8”1”2 1/2”10’long10’long1 3/4”3/4”1/2”3.5”1.5”10’long1/2”3 1/4”3 1/4”10’long10’3”3”12”18”6”10”6”6”Utility Recessed Light Jumbo Light Gabel VentJCHANNEL 3/4” J-Channel Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthJ-Channel is installed around doors and windows to accept the TruLog siding. You will also use j-channel to terminate your lap siding into the soft area. When installing the lap siding, the siding slides into the channel to hide the cut siding.SILL TRIM Sill Trim Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthSill is used to cover the cut edges of steel when you cut your panel down to t around your doors and windows.STARTER STRIP2 1/2” Starter Strip Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthH-Starter (Starter strip) is the rst siding accessory you will install on your home because it is the starting point for your whole installation. The Starter strip is used to lock the rst panel of the lap siding to your home.CORNER BASE & CAP 3 1/4” Wide Corner Base and Cap with a 3/4in receiving channel to accept the log siding at the corners. Speciﬁcation: 10’ in lengthCorner bases & caps are used to cover up the corners of your house and hide the cut metal siding.INSIDE CORNER CAP Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthThis piece will slide in between your two sticks of J-Channel for that bold, nished look on your inside cornersBOLD WINDOW & DOOR TRIM Bold Window Trim Speciﬁcations: 10’ in lengthA great nishing piece for your home – it provides your windows and doors with a bold, trimmed out look like you would see with a 1x4 or 2x4. ROCK TRANSITION (10’ piece)Rock transition is used to separate and transition for a stone or rock wainscoting to our steel siding. This piece can be customized to the specic prole of your rock or stone. This will act as a ashing and also a starting point for our siding.CUSTOM TRIM (10’ piece)We can fabricate just about any custom trim piece you need if you provide dimensions and a drawingCOILCoil Speciﬁcations: 11 7/8” wideWe can provide color matched coil stock for you to bend custom trim on the jobsite. J BLOCKS & VENTS2”1 5/8”10’longAccessorieswww.TruLogSiding.com

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3233How to Buy Direct!Available in all ProﬁlesSTEP 3: BUYING DIRECTSTEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR COLORWeathered Gray - C04Standard SolidHD Wood GrainDark Walnut - C03Ponderosa Pine - C01Dark Charcoal - M05Sable - M03Cedar - M01 Autumn Brown - M02Western Cedar - C02Canyon Red - M04Driftwood - C05Matte Black - M07Matte White - M06Musket Brown - M08H H H H Hwww.topratedlocal.com/trulog-siding-reviews 970-646-4490 | info@trulogsiding.com “We found this product to be high quality and easy to install. TruLog was great to work with and always responded to our needs. Several people have stopped to tell us how much they like the look of our cabin and ask where we got this siding.- Terrie J from Tabiona, UT “call 970-646-4490 email info@TruLogsiding.comSend us photos, measurements, drawings/blueprints of your houseWe can work up a material list based on the prole and color of siding of your choiceOrder the material direct from our factory and we will ship your order to your location. 1,000 sq feet shipped for FREEStep-by-Step installation videos are available on our website and YouTubeorContact TruLog to get started

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34 3534How to Measure Your HouseYou will need a tape measure and some simple calculations for total square footage. For a rough estimate, you should be able to divide your siding into squares, rectangles and triangles.Squares and rectangles use the simple formula: square footage = height x lengthTriangles use the formula: square footage = (height x length)/2 For the most accurate material quote and estimate, you can send us oor plans, blueprints, or pictures with all your home dimensions, window and door sizes. We can work up estimates for free so don’t hesitate to contact us!Remember to subtract the window or door areaslengthheightLHheightlengthHLSQUARES AND RECTANGLES square footage = height x lengthThis works for any square or rectangle shape.TRIANGLES square footage = (height x length)/2The area of any triangular shape is the height times the length divided by 2.We use 2 to factor for waste.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere can I purchase TruLog?You can order directly from our factory in Colorado, and we will ship it directly to your location! We want to make sure you receive a great customer experience, so we sell direct.How is the siding shipped?We put all the materials in boxes and palletize it for shipping. We have great relationships with carriers to deliver the material to your location. ey call and set a delivery date and time with you. e material can be hand unloaded or you can use machinery to oﬄoad the pallets.How much does shipping cost?We take care of shipping if you buy 1,000 sq ft or more of siding. If your order is smaller, shipping can range from $400-$600.Does the insulation or foam backer come with the Log Siding?It sure does! Each panel has foam inserts in the box with it. e foam roughly adds an insulation value of 4 to the home and helps with impact resistances.Will steel rust?TruLog’s rust resistance comes from the galvanizing process, where steel is alloyed with zinc, a metal that is less likely to corrode. When steel is galvanized, it is submerged in molten zinc and the subsequent chemical reaction permanently bonds the zinc to the steel. Aluminum is also included in the mixture to prevent rust, and the steel is sometimes referred to as galvalume after the process.Will TruLog fade?TruLog comes with a 30-year warranty against cracking, peeling, blistering, fading, and chalking. e superior paint systems, Modiﬁed Polyester and Kynar, provide extremely durable UV protection so you don’t have to worry about fading like other products such as vinyl, ﬁber cement, or wood.Do you have to maintain TruLog?You do not! No staining, painting, sealing, or anything. Just wash down the siding with a garden hose to keep it looking new. You can even use some soap or detergent to help get dust and dirt oﬀ.How does the cost of TruLog compare to other Log Look Products?TruLog steel log siding and steel siding in general, are more expensive upfront compared to ﬁber cement, wood or vinyl. However, over the lifetime of the product, you save money since you won’t have to stain, paint, seal, chink, or do anything to the siding, which can cost you thousands of dollars. Our siding even helps with energy bills.Can a DIY homeowner install the product? Do we need a contractor?We have had plenty of homeowners install the siding themselves. We provide in-depth instructions and videos on how to install the siding. If you think it may be too much for you, give a reputable siding installer a call, and they can handle the product! It is an easy installation.How is the steel siding cut?You can use hand snips (Midwest Snips), nibblers (DeWalt or other brands), or a radial arm saw with a ferrous, metal cutting blade (Diablo, Tenryu, Irwin, etc). Make sure the blade is designed to speciﬁcally cut steel. Do not use a blade backward.How can I see TruLog in person?We have homes all around the country that you might be able to see. Contact us and we can ﬁgure out if there is a home near you. You can also order a sample pack from us to see what it looks like!Does the foam come with the Board & Batten?No, we have many people that will use fan fold foam behind the Board & Batten.For installation instructions, visit: www.trulogsiding.com/steel-log-siding-installation/35

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3736Installation RecommendationsCutting Tools• Slide Miter Saw with Ferrous Metal Cutting Blade • Exmpl: Diablo, Tenryu, Irwin• Visit our website for best current up to date brands• Steel Snips or Hand Snips We recommend Midwest Left & Right Oﬀset Aviation Snips • Hand Snips: midwestsnips.com/product/left-right-oﬀset-aviation-2-piece-set-mwt-6510c/• Nibblers or electric shears for your drill or stand alone tool • Nibblers: www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/polishers-shears-and-nibblersSnap Lock Punch/Notching ToolYou will need a notching tool if you order our crown/frieze board termination trim. This tool is used to punch a notch in the leg of the crown so you can snap it into a soﬃt j-channel that is either metal or vinyl material. We recommend a Malco SL-1 Snap Lock Punch:www.malcoproducts.com/category/sheet-metal-notchers-punches/snap-lock-punch-sheet-metal/FastenersYou can use a galvanized or anodized screw. A screw with coarse threads from 1-1.5 inches in length • We recommend Grabber Fasteners from Home Depot, Bugle Head Philips Gold Screw or something similar in proﬁle & length.www.homedepot.com/p/Grabber-6-x-1-5-8-in-Bugle-Head-Philips-Gold-Screw-5-lb-per-Box-23265/203111656 • For nails, any carpenter nail works ﬁne Recommended Installation Tools & Materials:Other Helpful Tools• Cordless Drill • Caulk Gun • Blue Chalk Line• Flat bar • Utility knife • Speed square • Flat nose pliers• Dap Stain Pens Check out our installation guides available on our website under> Product>Installation> Guideswww.trulogsiding.com/installation-support/Installation VideosConsidering doing your own install for your project?Check out our installation videos on our website to see our step by step processwww.trulogsiding.com/trulog-videos/TIPS & TRICKS!TIPS & TRICKS!

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39TruLog Customer Reviews5.0 Average4.8 Average5.0 Average4.8 AverageH H H H H H H H H Hwww.topratedlocal.com/trulog-siding-reviews to see more reviewsAsk about ﬁnancing for your steel log siding purchaseCheck rates in less than 2 minutes Loans typically fund in 1-5 daysFixed monthly paymentsNo prepayment penaltiesZero equity requiredAﬀordable payment options for any home improvement project38Need an Installer?13133970322189219931714118217097TruLog has worked with many installers/contractors across the country, so we can try and help recommend one for your project. The map above shows the number of installers/contractors we have worked with.TruLog is not afliated with any of these contractors/installers and does not take responsibility for their work. Choosing an installer is up to the homeowner.Recommended sites to ﬁnd an Installer:®ACCREDITEDBUSINESSwww.homeadvisor.comwww.houzz.comwww.Angieslist.comwww.bbb.comwww.buildzoom.com

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