Ran across this site today. If anyone was wanting to blend the look of log siding with that of a nonmaintenance product this might be the trick. Not real sure of the price but as in any product of vinyle it is affected by the current oil prices. It appears to be made in only 3 colors. Not quite the "real" look of log siding but there again some of the natural log siding doesn't look right either.
http://www.vinyllogsiding.com/
How cold does it get where you're building? I think I might be a little worried about that stuff getting brittle when cold and cracking/splitting; maybe moreso than the more conventional profile vinyl siding.
To answer your first question we have several below zero days in the winter. I guess the average temp is about 25-30F in the winter time. As for the siding I was not planning on using this I only thought there were some who would find it interesting. I doubt whether it differs from the regular siding in that it does move with the temps. I read where they warranty the product for lifetime (75 yrs).
I saw that 75 year Warranty also. But it says "limited warranty" so I would want to know limited to what. I see a lot of vinyl mobile home skirting around and after a few years it looks pretty tacky. In the desert the sun seems to take it's toll on about everything. It does present an interesting option though.
I sent an e-mail requesting a copy of the warranty and a price list.
Quote from: Redoverfarm on March 08, 2008, 10:05:32 AM
Ran across this site today. If anyone was wanting to blend the look of log siding with that of a nonmaintenance product this might be the trick. Not real sure of the price but as in any product of vinyle it is affected by the current oil prices. It appears to be made in only 3 colors. Not quite the "real" look of log siding but there again some of the natural log siding doesn't look right either.
http://www.vinyllogsiding.com/
If the PVC product is made right with UV Inhibitors ect it will last. My PVC 3 Rail Ranch Fence has been a blessing. It is in the sun all day, cold winters and hot summers with cows pushing on it and tractors bumping it. No problems in 12 years and parts of it is around 18 years old. It still looks new and holds up great. I have had cows jump over it and get hung up holding the rear part in the air till they got off it. I have also had bull fighting go right thru the fence pushing out rails but I was able to put the rails back in not broken. Never had to paint, clean or fix any part that hasen't been broke by a tractor driving thru it or a bullet that missed it's target. In that many years wood would have deteriated, needed many coats of paint or stain to keep it looking nice. Nails would be loose, bugs would be eating on parts and splinters would be showing. Cost wise the PVC is cheaper if you add mantance into a wood fence. I like the look of the 3 rail ranch fence and the look of a 2x6 wood rail fence too but not having to take care of 1,800 ft of it! Myself I would not side my house with any PVC material dosent seem right to me. I have saw pvc siding droop from heat off fires when they just got close, rocks knocking holes in it from lawn mowers ect. The PVC products are little more subject to breaking at low temps but you realy have to hit it hard. I climb over my fence in the winter all the time, bump it with the tractor ect and it does not shater. When I put my fence up I did not want to have to take care of it because I have 4 buildings made of wood I need to paint, clean, repair ect and that is a full time job. Mark
You can see the fence in this picture along the middle of the property and up both sides of the driveway.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/willy/homeview/websize/HOME2.JPG)
What a nice shot! I think that's what is called a "spread". ;)
Well made vinyl siding can be a good choice in many climates. It will never be rustic but that is not always the style you are after.
Here is a good overview of costs and environmental or "geen" aspects of siding options (this from Minnesota)
(http://www.greenhousing.umn.edu/images/comp_materials.jpg) http://www.greenhousing.umn.edu/comp_cladding.html
Quote from: John Raabe on March 09, 2008, 03:51:18 PM
What a nice shot! I think that's what is called a "spread". ;)
Well made vinyl siding can be a good choice in many climates. It will never be rustic but that is not always the style you are after.
Here is a good overview of costs and environmental or "geen" aspects of siding options (this from Minnesota)
(http://www.greenhousing.umn.edu/images/comp_materials.jpg) http://www.greenhousing.umn.edu/comp_cladding.html
It is my compound that is pretty confertable to live at. Not bugged by many people living here but with the animals there is plenty to do. It is spread out some but that is due to wildfire protection. Sure don't want to lose it all at once and seperating the buildings helps. Mark
Willy,
That is one sweet spread! Nice thing, when ya see a car coming down the lane, you
know it;'s either the gov'nment or a salesman. Either way, time to get the double
barrel loaded with buckshot or birdshot. Buckshot for the government feller, birdshot
for the salesman, since unlike the govmint, they can be trained to leave ya alone. <grin>
I got lucky last fall at an auction and got 2400 sq. feet of cedar shake vinyl siding. At 13 cents
a square foot, it has lured me away from many other options that I was considering, such as half
logs, cedar shakes, T-111 (yech), T&G etc.
http://www.certainteed.com/CertainTeed/Pro/Builder/Siding/Prodindex/CertainTeed/CedarImpressions.htm
I've learned that when the price is right, I can often learn to like the product even though
it might not be the epitomy of my hearts desire.
Good point! It's hard to pass up a super bargain.