Log Siding Measurements

Hewn log siding is our most popular log siding style and the best kept secret of a lot of our customers.

Log siding measurements.

The economic log siding solution for the everyday log home available in smooth or hand hewn 2 6 or 2 8 in knotty pine or cedar 2 6 2 8 pine 20 off half log siding. By experimenting with different aircraft camera systems and applying computer vision we continue to produce the highest resolution imagery available in the market today so we can exceed any customer requirement. 5 4 x 6. Multiply height by width for each area and add to get total square footage not covered with siding.

This stock is milled from dimensional lumber so a 2 x 8 is really 1 5 t x 7 25 w at 16 kiln dried wood moisture. The round log siding facade is machined to the same exacting measurements and standards as our d log profiled cabin logs making them a perfect match. Multiply height by width to get that side s surface area in square feet. Enter this total square footage here.

For a rough estimate you should be able to divide your siding into squares rectangles and triangles squares and rectangles use the simple formula. However for all siding options siding is measured in squares when estimating siding materials. Triangles use the formula. Eagleview has spent the last 20 years pushing the boundaries of image capture and analysis.

Measure gables dormers and any other areas not included in the sides. View the diagrams below for a visualization. But then it will shrink across the width at least an 1 8 when acclimated to our very dry climate and balance between 5 8 wood moisture depending on time of year relative humidity levels etc. To figure the square footage that a wall covers you simply measure the length of the wall and multiply that by the height of the wall.

Square footage height x length 1 5. It s a great choice if you want a beautiful traditional full log look on the exterior of your building. If you want to go with something less rustic consider smooth log siding. How to measure your home for log siding the easiest way to measure your walls for our paneling is using the square foot method.

Measure the width and height of windows doors and any other areas that will not be covered with siding. Please enter side s surface area. When you are ready to order trulog steel log siding for your home contact us for a free estimate. Measure the height and width of each side.

Square footage height x length. Log cabin siding with 5 face. Add up all of your square footage measurements to get the total and divide by 100 to determine the number of siding squares you will need to purchase. Available in cedar or pine.