Installation Instructions

PO Box 16
State Hwy 173
Mather, WI 54641
800-657-4666
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Log Post Wrap for Basement Posts
The following directions and photos are meant to provide assistance in
covering metal support posts, with Meadow Valley’s half logs, to create a
full log post look. Due to various conditions, these directions should
serve only as a guide, as each situation may be different. With a little
patience and a few simple tools, you can transform your ugly metal
support posts into beautiful log posts.
In addition to the logs you may need a tape measure, 8 – 3 ½” sheetrock screws (per post), and a
cordless drill. Note, a 12 inch compound miter saw (if available) works well for cutting the posts
to length.
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1. Place one section up against the basement support post to ensure proper fit, cut to length
if necessary.
2. Your two half logs were actually cut out of one solid log, so the knots and grain should
match up when the two pieces are placed together. Before attaching the second log, line
up the grain and knots of both half logs. Screw both halves together using 3 ½” long
sheet rock screws. By countersinking the screws, they are virtually unnoticeable.
3. Your completed post will give the appearance of a full log. If your completed log wrap is
loose or moves around on the post, drill a small hole to the center and squirt some
minimal expanding foam into the hole to stabilize your log. Brace the log until it
hardens. Plug the hole if necessary.
4. Over time as your half logs dry, they will naturally develop cracks or checks. This
enhances the natural beauty of full logs and is unavoidable.
To complete your log siding project using Meadow Valley Log siding products please go to
www.menards.com and order today and have shipped to your local Menards store.