Modulog Siding

Modulog Siding

Modulog Industries is a Portland-based business that manufactures cedar log siding products. Modulog siding can be used in factory-built homes, new home construction, and for remodeling. The founders of Modulog Industries have patented a method by which the rustic look of a log home can be obtained while avoiding the typical problems associated with log exteriors, which include difficulty in installing electrical and plumbing systems and settling issues.

For homeowners who wish to achieve the look of a log home without rebuilding, Modulog siding offers an excellent solution. Rather than the typical look of siding, Modulog exteriors look like actual solid logs. The components of the Modulog siding product are cedar log ends that are bonded to 8-foot lengths of cedar siding, which results in the look of a solid cedar log while offering a better installation result. The corners of the cedar log pieces extend out a full 6 inches from the home, which results in an authentic log home appearance.

Modulog siding is made from Western cedar, a naturally-durable wood that is lightweight yet is also one of the most durable woods available in North America. Cedar is also free from pitch, resistant to decay, and easy to finish. With its inherent high proportion of air space and low density, Western cedar is one of the most thermally-efficient wood species currently available.

Many homeowners who install Modulog siding on their home's exterior also use Modulog products on the interior walls, which completes the look of a log home, both outside and inside. Some homeowners prefer to install Modulog siding in just one or two rooms, such as the living room or family room, for a warm and inviting log-home decor.

Modulog siding is available in conversion kits that include thorough instructions that a competent DIY homeowner can use, although many homeowners prefer to use a local contractor to install Modulog exterior products. Modulog's cedar siding is attractive and durable, but it also requires regular staining and maintenance, which many homeowners find is easy to do themselves.

To learn more about Modulog siding and its applicability to your home exterior remodeling project, talk with local siding specialists. These professionals know about Modulog and other siding manufacturers and can advise you regarding the pros and cons of each. In addition, local siding contractors can provide you with free estimates for your siding project.