This is the effect obtained by use of hewn siding. It is applied like any other lumber, with extra end pieces to give illusion of a real log cabin.
If you are planning to use the house in the cold months, it is well to insulate the walls at least with heavy building paper. In very cold climates it is best to finish the walls on both the exterior and the interior, filling the spaces between the studs with one of the commercial insulating “wools,” made of wood fibre or asbestos. If you must save money, you can buy sawdust at the local mill and pack it in.
Hand-split shakes also make an attractive cabin finish. The rough pioneer effect of the crude shakes is quite in keeping with the wilderness atmosphere. These are applied in much the same manner as ordinary shingles.
Shakes, either hand-split or sawed, should be laid in a definite pattern.
RANDOM WIDTHS SAW-TOOTHED ANGLE BUTTS
Here is an example of charming effect obtained by using horizontal and vertical board and batten, combined with stone.
Any of the methods shown here is a satisfactory way to fit the corners when imitation log siding is used.