Dovetail Log Siding
Random length footage to be cut to length at the site by the homeowner or builder.
Dovetail log siding. You will need siding in the gable ends and on the additions you may chose on your cabins. Hand hewn 12 product information the better than logs hand hewn 12 concrete log sidings are developed from real montana hand hewn logs with real broad axe marks and textures. We also carry a large selection of matching log siding including d log siding chink style siding and confederate v siding. Our handcrafted dovetail log homes are built using traditional techniques and premium douglas fir logs.
Log siding has a full width dovetail corners making it virtually indistinquishable from solid log construction. No caulking between butt joints. Our dovetail log wall system cost is maybe 10 more and at least twice as energy efficient than a conventional 2 6 stick framed wall system. Pre finishing to eliminate the mess and expense.
We want you the customer to be satisfied that they own a custom well crafted cabin that will last for generations. Batten on board horizontal lap bark and wavy edge. Historically hand hewn logs were popular in the united states in the 18th and 19th century. For greater energy efficiency and cost effectiveness log sided homes can be constructed with our exclusive paneloc wall building system.
Let twin creeks help you select the pieces that will perfectly complete your beautiful home. Factory notched dovetail corners for 6x8 and 6x12 log systems. Log siding is perfect for new homes garage construction gable ends or retrofitting an existing structure. Log corner options are available.
The hewing was a great deal of. We want to use the best materials and designs to create an authentic log cabin that will always be admired. As one of the oldest types of joinery systems the dovetail corner gives a log home a rustic early american look. Factory cut saddlenotch corners for 6x8 and 8x8 log systems.
Even though it has been traditionally used with square or chinked appalachian style logs the dovetail corner has gained popularity with the d shaped profiles. The total cost difference between a finished trappeur log home and a conventional stick framed home is minimal as the wall system cost of a building is a small percentage of the total house cost. Dovetail cabins can provide any siding but our most popular styles are. At dovetail cabins our goal is to build new log cabins that look old.
Interior and exterior prefinishing available tongue and groove and end matching for easy installation. Stunning dovetail log homes have become one of stonehouse woodworks signature products. We carry dovetail saddle notch as well as butt and pass false corner designs. Order trim for the perfect finish.