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Other Siding Options Real Wood Siding Why 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 Features Simple Up Keep Spend time enjoying your home No staining painting or sealing with our product Textured Definition and Dimension Natural wood grain texture provides a more authentic and attractive look for lasting curb Energy Savings Reflective paint finish helps reduce your energy bills Half 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 The money doesn t stop there The 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 Our galvanized steel resists rust decay and corrosion 2 Class A Fire Rating TruLog siding has been tested by an independent laboratory and qualified for the highest fire rating available USA Made Steel Made from a recycled material is 100 recyclable and is good for the environment Fiber Cement 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 Fiber cement is another fairly cheap product with cheap performance that will eventually need to be painted The 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 There 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 Cracking Non Repairable Wood Discoloration Fading Wood Peckers Mold Cracking Boring Bees Warping Buckling Swelling TruLog Real Wood Vinyl Siding Fiber Cement Chalk Fade Resistant Excellent Very Poor Poor Poor Ease of Maintenance Excellent Very Poor Good P Good P Environmentally Friendly Excellent Very Poor Poor Poor Longevity Excellent Poor Good P Good Poor Good Poor Good P P P Realistic Appearance Rust Corrosion Resistant Vinyl Siding Good P Excellent Cold Heat Resistance Excellent Poor Warranty Coverage Excellent Very Poor Very Poor Very Poor Fire Resistance Excellent Very Poor Very Poor Good Impact Resistance Excellent Excellent Poor Good Excellent Very Poor Poor Total Scoring P P Good 3

Other Siding Options Real Wood Siding Why 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 Features Simple Up Keep Spend time enjoying your home No staining painting or sealing with our product Textured Definition and Dimension Natural wood grain texture provides a more authentic and attractive look for lasting curb Energy Savings Reflective paint finish helps reduce your energy bills Half 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 The money doesn t stop there The 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 Our galvanized steel resists rust decay and corrosion 2 Class A Fire Rating TruLog siding has been tested by an independent laboratory and qualified for the highest fire rating available USA Made Steel Made from a recycled material is 100 recyclable and is good for the environment Fiber Cement 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 Fiber cement is another fairly cheap product with cheap performance that will eventually need to be painted The 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 There 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 Cracking Non Repairable Wood Discoloration Fading Wood Peckers Mold Cracking Boring Bees Warping Buckling Swelling TruLog Real Wood Vinyl Siding Fiber Cement Chalk Fade Resistant Excellent Very Poor Poor Poor Ease of Maintenance Excellent Very Poor Good P Good P Environmentally Friendly Excellent Very Poor Poor Poor Longevity Excellent Poor Good P Good Poor Good Poor Good P P P Realistic Appearance Rust Corrosion Resistant Vinyl Siding Good P Excellent Cold Heat Resistance Excellent Poor Warranty Coverage Excellent Very Poor Very Poor Very Poor Fire Resistance Excellent Very Poor Very Poor Good Impact Resistance Excellent Excellent Poor Good Excellent Very Poor Poor Total Scoring P P Good 3

TruLog Colors Steel Log Siding HD Woodgrain Nail Strip Top Lock HD Wood Grain Finish Patented Chink Line Ponderosa Pine HD Weathered Gray HD Dark Walnut HD Western Cedar HD 9 in High Standard Solid Foam Backer UV Protectant Clear Coat Cedar Autumn Brown Sable Canyon Red Corrosion Resistant Barrier All colors available in Steel Log Siding and Steel Board Batten profiles Bottom Lock Steel Core 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 steel Features 30 YEARS Paint Steel Log Siding 4 Steel Board Batten 30 Year Warranty against cracking peeling blistering fading and chalking Durable Longevity Manufactured out of one of the strongest construction materials TruLog offers durability and longevity while giving you an authentic wood look Class A Fire Rating TruLog siding has been tested by an independent laboratory and qualified for the highest fire rating available 5

TruLog Colors Steel Log Siding HD Woodgrain Nail Strip Top Lock HD Wood Grain Finish Patented Chink Line Ponderosa Pine HD Weathered Gray HD Dark Walnut HD Western Cedar HD 9 in High Standard Solid Foam Backer UV Protectant Clear Coat Cedar Autumn Brown Sable Canyon Red Corrosion Resistant Barrier All colors available in Steel Log Siding and Steel Board Batten profiles Bottom Lock Steel Core 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 steel Features 30 YEARS Paint Steel Log Siding 4 Steel Board Batten 30 Year Warranty against cracking peeling blistering fading and chalking Durable Longevity Manufactured out of one of the strongest construction materials TruLog offers durability and longevity while giving you an authentic wood look Class A Fire Rating TruLog siding has been tested by an independent laboratory and qualified for the highest fire rating available 5

Ponderosa Pine HD Woodgrain Dark Walnut HD Woodgrain STEEL LOG SIDING STEEL LOG SIDING Musket Brown 6 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 Evergreen PAIRS WELL WITH Musket Brown Dark Walnut I had a great experience working with TruLog They 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 The quality is some of the best around Jerry M from Emily MN PAIRS WELL WITH 7

Ponderosa Pine HD Woodgrain Dark Walnut HD Woodgrain STEEL LOG SIDING STEEL LOG SIDING Musket Brown 6 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 Evergreen PAIRS WELL WITH Musket Brown Dark Walnut I had a great experience working with TruLog They 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 The quality is some of the best around Jerry M from Emily MN PAIRS WELL WITH 7

Weathered Gray HD Woodgrain Western Cedar HD Woodgrain STEEL LOG SIDING STEEL LOG SIDING Dark Charcoal 8 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 Thank you TruLog for providing us the perfect solution for our home Pam K from Fort Morgan CO Weathered Gray PAIRS WELL WITH Musket Brown Western Cedar I cannot say enough good things about TruLog and their staff Without a doubt the very best customer service I ve encountered in my 60 years Then there s the product itself so authentic looking and durable Added bonus much easier to care for than actual logs I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone considering log siding give TruLog a call Absolutely the best in product and customer service Jim G from Boomer NC PAIRS WELL WITH 9

Weathered Gray HD Woodgrain Western Cedar HD Woodgrain STEEL LOG SIDING STEEL LOG SIDING Dark Charcoal 8 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 Thank you TruLog for providing us the perfect solution for our home Pam K from Fort Morgan CO Weathered Gray PAIRS WELL WITH Musket Brown Western Cedar I cannot say enough good things about TruLog and their staff Without a doubt the very best customer service I ve encountered in my 60 years Then there s the product itself so authentic looking and durable Added bonus much easier to care for than actual logs I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone considering log siding give TruLog a call Absolutely the best in product and customer service Jim G from Boomer NC PAIRS WELL WITH 9

Standard Cedar Standard Canyon Red PAIRS WELL WITH Autumn Brown or Musket Brown bold trim and corners PAIRS WELL WITH Musket Brown or color matched trim IN PHOTO IN PHOTO Autumn Brown Bold Window Door Trim Standard Autumn Brown Pairs well with Evergreen bold trim and corners IN PHOTO 10 Autumn Brown Bold Trim and Corners Canyon Red Siding Accessories Standard Sable Pairs well with Musket Brown or Autumn Brown bold window door trim and corners IN PHOTO Sable Siding Accessories 11

Standard Cedar Standard Canyon Red PAIRS WELL WITH Autumn Brown or Musket Brown bold trim and corners PAIRS WELL WITH Musket Brown or color matched trim IN PHOTO IN PHOTO Autumn Brown Bold Window Door Trim Standard Autumn Brown Pairs well with Evergreen bold trim and corners IN PHOTO 10 Autumn Brown Bold Trim and Corners Canyon Red Siding Accessories Standard Sable Pairs well with Musket Brown or Autumn Brown bold window door trim and corners IN PHOTO Sable Siding Accessories 11

Log Accessories Board Batten Siding J CHANNEL 1 1 8 J Channel Specifications 10 in length 9 in J Channel is a type of channel named after it shape according to the alphabet letter it resembles J J Channel is installed around doors and windows to accept the TruLog log cabin siding The j channel fits tight against the outer edge of your doors and windows and is screwed into the wall not the window itself When installing the log siding the siding slides into the channel to hide the cut siding 1 3 4 10 long Batten HD Wood Grain Finish 1 2 1 1 8 1 2 SILL TRIM Sill Trim Specifications 10 in length Undersill 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 fit under the window Undersill provides extra strength and durability to the cut panel and provides the perfect finishing touch to your home Nail Strip 1 3 4 10 long 2 1 2 STARTER STRIP Specifications 10 in length 2 1 2 H Starter Starter strip is the first 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 first panel of our metal log home siding to your home 10 long CORNER BASE CAP 3 1 4 1 8 Wide Corner Post Base Specifications 10 in length 1 Corner Post Cap Specifications 10 in length Corner bases and caps are used to cover up the corners of your house and hide the cut metal siding A corner base is applied to the home so the corner cap can be snapped on over the top Corners provide your home with that finished look as well as protects the end of your TruLog faux log siding 3 1 4 10 long 10 long Bottom Lock 1 FRIEZE BOARD Corrosion Resistant Barrier Specifications 10 in length Frieze board is one of the last siding accessories to install on your log home Frieze board is used where the top metal siding panel meets your soffit Normally you would have to cut the siding almost perfect or install another piece of j channel to accept the siding Not anymore with frieze board This L shaped metal snaps directly into the soffit j channel and covers up your cut log siding No more having to cut the siding to exact lengths since it can be covered up by the frieze board Steel Core 2 10 long 1 5 BOLD WINDOW DOOR TRIM Bold Window Trim Specifications 10 in length The Bold Window Door trim is a great finishing piece for a home It provides your windows and doors with a bold trimmed out look like you would see with a 1x4 or 2x4 The trim is installed after all the siding is put up and slides in between the j channel and the window Cut your corners at a 45 degree angle so they fit together nicely A bead of clear silicone caulking can be used to secure the trim to the window or you can rivet them together Rigid solid steel core infused with a galvanizing alloy to prevent rust and corrosion Panels come in 8 9 or 10 foot lengths and cover 9 inches wide on the wall No maintenance Wash it down with a garden hose Manufactured with rigid durable 26 gauge steel 3 5 10 long Features 30 J BLOCK YEARS Outlet Light Dryer Vent Exhaust Vent Jumbo Blocks Paint 30 Year Warranty against cracking peeling blistering fading and chalking More accessories available on the website 12 UV Protectant Clear Coat Durable Longevity Manufactured out of one of the strongest construction materials TruLog offers durability and longevity while giving you an authentic wood look Class A Fire Rating TruLog siding has been tested by an independent laboratory and qualified for the highest fire rating available 13

Log Accessories Board Batten Siding J CHANNEL 1 1 8 J Channel Specifications 10 in length 9 in J Channel is a type of channel named after it shape according to the alphabet letter it resembles J J Channel is installed around doors and windows to accept the TruLog log cabin siding The j channel fits tight against the outer edge of your doors and windows and is screwed into the wall not the window itself When installing the log siding the siding slides into the channel to hide the cut siding 1 3 4 10 long Batten HD Wood Grain Finish 1 2 1 1 8 1 2 SILL TRIM Sill Trim Specifications 10 in length Undersill 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 fit under the window Undersill provides extra strength and durability to the cut panel and provides the perfect finishing touch to your home Nail Strip 1 3 4 10 long 2 1 2 STARTER STRIP Specifications 10 in length 2 1 2 H Starter Starter strip is the first 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 first panel of our metal log home siding to your home 10 long CORNER BASE CAP 3 1 4 1 8 Wide Corner Post Base Specifications 10 in length 1 Corner Post Cap Specifications 10 in length Corner bases and caps are used to cover up the corners of your house and hide the cut metal siding A corner base is applied to the home so the corner cap can be snapped on over the top Corners provide your home with that finished look as well as protects the end of your TruLog faux log siding 3 1 4 10 long 10 long Bottom Lock 1 FRIEZE BOARD Corrosion Resistant Barrier Specifications 10 in length Frieze board is one of the last siding accessories to install on your log home Frieze board is used where the top metal siding panel meets your soffit Normally you would have to cut the siding almost perfect or install another piece of j channel to accept the siding Not anymore with frieze board This L shaped metal snaps directly into the soffit j channel and covers up your cut log siding No more having to cut the siding to exact lengths since it can be covered up by the frieze board Steel Core 2 10 long 1 5 BOLD WINDOW DOOR TRIM Bold Window Trim Specifications 10 in length The Bold Window Door trim is a great finishing piece for a home It provides your windows and doors with a bold trimmed out look like you would see with a 1x4 or 2x4 The trim is installed after all the siding is put up and slides in between the j channel and the window Cut your corners at a 45 degree angle so they fit together nicely A bead of clear silicone caulking can be used to secure the trim to the window or you can rivet them together Rigid solid steel core infused with a galvanizing alloy to prevent rust and corrosion Panels come in 8 9 or 10 foot lengths and cover 9 inches wide on the wall No maintenance Wash it down with a garden hose Manufactured with rigid durable 26 gauge steel 3 5 10 long Features 30 J BLOCK YEARS Outlet Light Dryer Vent Exhaust Vent Jumbo Blocks Paint 30 Year Warranty against cracking peeling blistering fading and chalking More accessories available on the website 12 UV Protectant Clear Coat Durable Longevity Manufactured out of one of the strongest construction materials TruLog offers durability and longevity while giving you an authentic wood look Class A Fire Rating TruLog siding has been tested by an independent laboratory and qualified for the highest fire rating available 13

Ponderosa Pine HD Woodgrain Dark Walnut HD Woodgrain BOARD BATTEN SIDING BOARD BATTEN SIDING 14 Evergreen The TruLog folks were great came in on a weekend to accommodate me picking my siding up Bent over backwards to make sure I was happy I thought I was pleased then until the siding was installed now we re ecstatic our home looks great have a couple more things to do then will send pictures They are great to deal with ten star in my book Jeff N from Douglas WY Musket Brown Musket Brown PAIRS WELL WITH Dark Walnut 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 PAIRS WELL WITH 15

Ponderosa Pine HD Woodgrain Dark Walnut HD Woodgrain BOARD BATTEN SIDING BOARD BATTEN SIDING 14 Evergreen The TruLog folks were great came in on a weekend to accommodate me picking my siding up Bent over backwards to make sure I was happy I thought I was pleased then until the siding was installed now we re ecstatic our home looks great have a couple more things to do then will send pictures They are great to deal with ten star in my book Jeff N from Douglas WY Musket Brown Musket Brown PAIRS WELL WITH Dark Walnut 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 PAIRS WELL WITH 15

BOARD BATTEN SIDING PAIRS WELL WITH Dark Charcoal 16 Used TruLog on my 23 000 sq ft business The entire process was quick and easy I have customers asking everyday if it is real log Phillip C from Tonitown AR Weathered Gray Western Cedar HD Woodgrain BOARD BATTEN SIDING PAIRS WELL WITH Musket Brown Western Cedar Excellent product I was able to install it my self with a little help from my friends I highly recommend TruLog there customer service was also excellent Jon M from Athens NY Weathered Gray HD Woodgrain 17

BOARD BATTEN SIDING PAIRS WELL WITH Dark Charcoal 16 Used TruLog on my 23 000 sq ft business The entire process was quick and easy I have customers asking everyday if it is real log Phillip C from Tonitown AR Weathered Gray Western Cedar HD Woodgrain BOARD BATTEN SIDING PAIRS WELL WITH Musket Brown Western Cedar Excellent product I was able to install it my self with a little help from my friends I highly recommend TruLog there customer service was also excellent Jon M from Athens NY Weathered Gray HD Woodgrain 17

Board Batten Accessories Frequently Asked Questions J CHANNEL 3 4 J Channel Specifications 10 in length J Channel is a type of channel named after its shape according to the alphabet letter it resembles J J Channel is installed around doors and windows to accept the TruLog log cabin siding The j channel fits tight against the outer edge of your doors and windows and is screwed into the wall not the window itself When installing the log siding the siding slides into the channel to hide the cut siding 2 1 4 10 long 1 Where can I purchase TruLog Do you have to maintain 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 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 is the siding shipped How does the cost of TruLog compare to other Log Look Products 75 BOLD BAND BOARD 1 625 Specifications 10 in length The 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 10 long 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 They call and set a delivery date and time with you The material can be hand unloaded or you can use machinery to offload the pallets 2 SILL TRIM Sill Trim Specifications 10 in length How much does shipping cost 1 3 4 10 long Sill is used to cover the cut edges of steel when you cut your panel down to fit around your doors and windows 3 4 RAT STOP STARTER Rat Stop Specifications 10 in length This piece is your starting point for the board and batten siding It is installed at the bottom of the wall just like other starter material and prevents any rodents from getting behind the siding since the board and batten panels lays on top of the stop The bottom of the panel is covered by the angle of the rat stop piece 2 3 4 10 long 75 CORNER BASE CAP 3 1 4 10 long 10 long 1 5 BOLD WINDOW DOOR TRIM Bold Window Trim Specifications 10 in length The Bold Window Door trim is a great finishing piece for a home It provides your windows and doors with a bold trimmed out look like you would see with a 1x4 or 2x4 The trim is installed after all the siding is put up and slides in between the j channel and the window Cut your corners at a 45 degree angle so they fit together nicely A bead of clear silicone caulking can be used to secure the trim to the window or you can rivet them together 3 5 10 long J BLOCK Outlet J Block Light J Block Dryer Vent Exhaust Vent Jumbo Vent More accessories available on the website 18 Can a DIY homeowner install the product Do we need a contractor Does the insulation or foam backer come with the Log Siding 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 It sure does Each panel has foam inserts in the box with it The foam roughly adds an insulation value of 4 to the home and helps with impact resistances Will steel rust Corner Post Cap Specifications 10 in length Corner bases and caps are used to cover up the corners of your house and hide the cut metal siding A corner base is applied to the home so the corner cap can be snapped on over the top Corners provide your home with that finished look as well as protects the end of your TruLog faux log siding 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 3 1 4 3 4 Wide Corner Post Base Specifications 10 in length 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 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 The 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 How is the steel log siding cut You can use hand snips Midwest Snips nibblers DeWalt or other brands or a radial arm saw with a non 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 19

Board Batten Accessories Frequently Asked Questions J CHANNEL 3 4 J Channel Specifications 10 in length J Channel is a type of channel named after its shape according to the alphabet letter it resembles J J Channel is installed around doors and windows to accept the TruLog log cabin siding The j channel fits tight against the outer edge of your doors and windows and is screwed into the wall not the window itself When installing the log siding the siding slides into the channel to hide the cut siding 2 1 4 10 long 1 Where can I purchase TruLog Do you have to maintain 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 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 is the siding shipped How does the cost of TruLog compare to other Log Look Products 75 BOLD BAND BOARD 1 625 Specifications 10 in length The 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 10 long 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 They call and set a delivery date and time with you The material can be hand unloaded or you can use machinery to offload the pallets 2 SILL TRIM Sill Trim Specifications 10 in length How much does shipping cost 1 3 4 10 long Sill is used to cover the cut edges of steel when you cut your panel down to fit around your doors and windows 3 4 RAT STOP STARTER Rat Stop Specifications 10 in length This piece is your starting point for the board and batten siding It is installed at the bottom of the wall just like other starter material and prevents any rodents from getting behind the siding since the board and batten panels lays on top of the stop The bottom of the panel is covered by the angle of the rat stop piece 2 3 4 10 long 75 CORNER BASE CAP 3 1 4 10 long 10 long 1 5 BOLD WINDOW DOOR TRIM Bold Window Trim Specifications 10 in length The Bold Window Door trim is a great finishing piece for a home It provides your windows and doors with a bold trimmed out look like you would see with a 1x4 or 2x4 The trim is installed after all the siding is put up and slides in between the j channel and the window Cut your corners at a 45 degree angle so they fit together nicely A bead of clear silicone caulking can be used to secure the trim to the window or you can rivet them together 3 5 10 long J BLOCK Outlet J Block Light J Block Dryer Vent Exhaust Vent Jumbo Vent More accessories available on the website 18 Can a DIY homeowner install the product Do we need a contractor Does the insulation or foam backer come with the Log Siding 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 It sure does Each panel has foam inserts in the box with it The foam roughly adds an insulation value of 4 to the home and helps with impact resistances Will steel rust Corner Post Cap Specifications 10 in length Corner bases and caps are used to cover up the corners of your house and hide the cut metal siding A corner base is applied to the home so the corner cap can be snapped on over the top Corners provide your home with that finished look as well as protects the end of your TruLog faux log siding 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 3 1 4 3 4 Wide Corner Post Base Specifications 10 in length 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 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 The 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 How is the steel log siding cut You can use hand snips Midwest Snips nibblers DeWalt or other brands or a radial arm saw with a non 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 19

TruLog Install Recommendations Tools Material and Installation links Steel Log Board Batten How to Measure Your House You 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 length Triangles use the formula square footage height x length 1 5 www youtube com watch v 0KzYbWhjE3g t 748s www youtube com watch v uP4myXYG0O0 Check out TruLog Steel Log Siding Full Installation Video TruLog gives you the beauty of a log home the durability of steel and the maintenance freedom you ve always wanted Check out TruLog s video showing you exactly how you can install our steel board batten Super easy to install with the panels interlocking with each other This step by step process will give you the knowledge to install the vertical siding yourself Recommended Installation Tools Materials Cutting Tools Other Helpful Tools Slide Miter Saw with Ferrous Metal Cutting Blade We recommend brands like Diablo www diablotools com products D1260CF Tenryu www tenryu com prf html Irwin www irwin com tools circular saw blades irwin metal cutting blade Cordless Drill 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 Utility knife Caulk Gun Remember to subtract the window or door areas Blue Chalk Line Flat bar Speed square Flat nose pliers Nibblers or electric shears for your drill or stand alone tool Nibblers www dewalt com products power tools polishers shears and nibblers H height H L L SQUARES AND RECTANGLES Snap Lock Punch Notching Tool You will need a notching tool if you order or 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 Fasteners You 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 height length length square footage height x length This works for any square or rectangle shape TRIANGLES square footage height x length 1 5 The area of any triangular shape is the height times the length divided by 1 5 We use 1 5 to factor for waste For the most accurate material quote and estimate you can send us floor 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 For nails any carpenter nail works fine 20 21

TruLog Install Recommendations Tools Material and Installation links Steel Log Board Batten How to Measure Your House You 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 length Triangles use the formula square footage height x length 1 5 www youtube com watch v 0KzYbWhjE3g t 748s www youtube com watch v uP4myXYG0O0 Check out TruLog Steel Log Siding Full Installation Video TruLog gives you the beauty of a log home the durability of steel and the maintenance freedom you ve always wanted Check out TruLog s video showing you exactly how you can install our steel board batten Super easy to install with the panels interlocking with each other This step by step process will give you the knowledge to install the vertical siding yourself Recommended Installation Tools Materials Cutting Tools Other Helpful Tools Slide Miter Saw with Ferrous Metal Cutting Blade We recommend brands like Diablo www diablotools com products D1260CF Tenryu www tenryu com prf html Irwin www irwin com tools circular saw blades irwin metal cutting blade Cordless Drill 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 Utility knife Caulk Gun Remember to subtract the window or door areas Blue Chalk Line Flat bar Speed square Flat nose pliers Nibblers or electric shears for your drill or stand alone tool Nibblers www dewalt com products power tools polishers shears and nibblers H height H L L SQUARES AND RECTANGLES Snap Lock Punch Notching Tool You will need a notching tool if you order or 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 Fasteners You 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 height length length square footage height x length This works for any square or rectangle shape TRIANGLES square footage height x length 1 5 The area of any triangular shape is the height times the length divided by 1 5 We use 1 5 to factor for waste For the most accurate material quote and estimate you can send us floor 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 For nails any carpenter nail works fine 20 21

Need an Installer TruLog Customer Reviews 2 16 15 9 6 2 72 61 5 0 Average 5 0 Average HHHHH HHHHH 4 8 Average 4 8 Average 64 48 113 41 21 2 www topratedlocal com trulog siding reviews to see more reviews Trulog is not affiliated 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 GreenSky offers financing for your steel log siding purchase www homeadvisor com ACCREDITED BUSINESS www houzz com GreenSky has over 1 6 million customers and over 10 billion in loans for home improvement projects Let GreenSky help smooth the way to the home you have always wanted www Angieslist com Credit Limits up to 65 000 Affordable Payment Options Fast Approvals Seamless User Experience No Prepayment Penalties Friendly Customer Service www bbb com www buildzoom com 36 MONTH STARTING AT 5 99 APR 72 MONTH STARTING AT 7 99 APR www trulogsiding com greensky financing Fixed APR during the life of the loan Subject to credit approval GreenSky is not affiliated with TruLog 22 23

Need an Installer TruLog Customer Reviews 2 16 15 9 6 2 72 61 5 0 Average 5 0 Average HHHHH HHHHH 4 8 Average 4 8 Average 64 48 113 41 21 2 www topratedlocal com trulog siding reviews to see more reviews Trulog is not affiliated 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 GreenSky offers financing for your steel log siding purchase www homeadvisor com ACCREDITED BUSINESS www houzz com GreenSky has over 1 6 million customers and over 10 billion in loans for home improvement projects Let GreenSky help smooth the way to the home you have always wanted www Angieslist com Credit Limits up to 65 000 Affordable Payment Options Fast Approvals Seamless User Experience No Prepayment Penalties Friendly Customer Service www bbb com www buildzoom com 36 MONTH STARTING AT 5 99 APR 72 MONTH STARTING AT 7 99 APR www trulogsiding com greensky financing Fixed APR during the life of the loan Subject to credit approval GreenSky is not affiliated with TruLog 22 23

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