Last Updated on April 4, 2025 by teamobn
Everlogs – anywhere you want them, Ma’am – Everlogs.com
Vegetarians don’t eat meat. Any meat. Yet they find products like ‘Not Bacon’, ‘Not Sausage’ and ‘Nut Meat’ sitting forlornly on supermarket shelves as though trying to convince vegetarians they haven’t really eaten unless something resembling meat is on their plate! Does a log home aficionado feel the same about their logs? Must they be real dead trees or can they be substituted with ‘Not Logs‘? That, dear readers, is what this intrepid reporter set out to discover…
Living in the Land of the Great White Ant as I do here, I’ve always wondered if a log home was just one gigantic termite event waiting to happen. Sure you can put down barriers and baits, but what if a colony is already resident in a log before it even gets put in position. Unlikely but definitely possible. All you need is the queen and a couple of drones and BINGO! Then there are all the other bugs and animals that like to gnaw on, or nest in, a nice piece of timber.
Treated logs? Hmmm… personally, I have reasonable confidence in current treatments. They probably won’t kill me or even make me sick. Probably – but then the old copper-arsenic treatments were declared ‘safe’ too!
Discouraged, but not beaten or cowed, I have then considered the reality that timber absorbs moisture which makes it ‘grow’ and then it dries which makes it ‘shrink’. Wouldn’t that affect the chinking?
And then we come to the big one… twisting and warping (and throw in a little ‘cracking’ while you’re at it). Timber is organic and it’s going to do what organic things do – CHANGE!
So there’s the dilemma! I really like the look of a lot of log and timber beam homes, but the negatives are just too great for me to start building one. Oh, did I mention my better-half’s predeliction with the reality that wood burns. In fact, it burns rather well and I am sure that a log home could make a magnificent bonfire. So, am I daunted? Never, because I have discovered the ‘Not Log‘…
Concrete EverLogs™ offer the exact character, texture, and warm appeal of quality handcrafted wood logs. EverLogs™ also eliminate the structural instability, costly maintenance, and susceptibility to fire, mold, insects, and other problems commonly associated with wood log construction.
Log profiles include hand-hewn, round, square, barn wood, recycled timber and others. Corner styles include dovetail, square, butt and pass, posted, and round. Custom profiles and colors are also available.
EverLog™ Siding is a concrete log siding product used in renovations and new construction. Designed to perform better than logs it will transform the look and performance of any home or structure.
Worry Free EverLog™ Siding is a patented, revolutionary concrete log siding. Made of light weight reinforced concrete (also referred to as fiber cement siding), EverLog™ Siding eliminates the costly maintenance, susceptibility to fire, mold, insects, and other problems commonly associated with log or other siding materials.
Am I convinced? Reading on I discover the:
Features & Benefits Of The EverLog Sidings
• No Maintenance Costs
• No Shifting or Settling
• No Shrinking or Twisting
• No Preserving, Re-staining or Sealing
• Environmentally Friendly
• Fire Resistant
• Resistant to Insects and Woodpeckers
• Super Performance in Earthquakes and Hurricanes
• Substantially Lower Cost of Ownership
• Lower Insurance Costs
• Lower Heating and Cooling Costs
Lower heating and cooling costs? Reading even further I discover that these ‘Not Logs’ are so well engineered and detailed that they meet and exceed the Passivhaus blower test standards!
I don’t know about you, but them there ‘Not Logs‘ sure make a lot of sense to me.
How EverLog Siding Compares to Other Siding Options
Not all siding is created equal. When you’re deciding on the right exterior for your home, you’re juggling looks, durability, maintenance, and cost. EverLog™ Siding promises the rustic charm of real wood logs without the drawbacks. But how does it really stack up against the usual suspects?
EverLog Siding vs. Natural Wood
Wood siding is timeless. It offers warmth, texture, and authenticity that’s hard to beat—until you factor in everything else. Wood demands constant upkeep. You’ll need to stain or seal it regularly, watch for rot, and battle pests like termites or carpenter bees. Wood expands and contracts with changes in moisture and temperature, so there’s also cracking, warping, and chinking to worry about. Fire risk? Pretty high. In comparison,
EverLog eliminates all of that. It holds its shape, resists bugs, doesn’t burn, and never needs a coat of stain. You still get that log-home look, just without the lifelong maintenance contract.
EverLog Siding vs. Vinyl Siding
Vinyl is a budget-friendly go-to for many homeowners. It’s lightweight, easy to install, and comes in a wide range of colors and styles. But while it might look fine from a distance, vinyl doesn’t fool anyone up close. It can crack in cold weather, warp under heat, and fade over time.
In terms of fire resistance? Vinyl can melt fast. EverLog delivers a much more solid, realistic appearance with far better durability. You’re not getting a plastic imitation—you’re getting fiber-reinforced concrete designed to last through decades of wear and weather.
EverLog Siding vs. Fiber Cement (like Hardie Board)
Fiber cement siding is often seen as a middle ground—more durable than wood, more authentic than vinyl. It resists fire, insects, and rot fairly well. Products like Hardie Board are popular for a reason. But standard fiber cement doesn’t try to look like a log home. EverLog™ Siding is in a category of its own. It’s engineered specifically to replicate the appearance of handcrafted logs while delivering the structural benefits of concrete. You don’t just get durability—you get a design that belongs on a mountain lodge or timber-frame retreat.
EverLog Siding vs. Engineered Wood
Engineered wood products are made to be more stable and weather-resistant than traditional timber. They look more like real wood than vinyl and are treated to fend off rot and insects. But over time, they can still be vulnerable to moisture, mold, and cracking, especially around seams. They’ll need regular repainting or sealing. EverLog™ Siding removes that maintenance burden entirely. It never absorbs moisture, doesn’t need paint, and won’t break down in harsh conditions.
If you love the look of wood but hate the upkeep, EverLog™ Siding is a practical answer with lasting impact. It gives you the character of a log home without the constant worry—no rotting, no staining, no flames, no bugs. Other siding materials might do fine in mild climates or on cookie-cutter homes, but for a log-style design that performs under pressure, EverLog stands in a category all its own.
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EverLog Siding and Fire Safety
Wood burns. That’s not up for debate. And for anyone living in wildfire-prone areas, the dream of a rustic log home can quickly turn into a fire-risk nightmare. It’s beautiful until it becomes fuel. That’s where EverLog™ Siding changes the game.
Because it’s made from lightweight reinforced concrete, EverLog™ Siding is naturally fire resistant. It doesn’t catch, melt, or ignite like wood or vinyl. In fact, it’s classified as non-combustible and has been used in homes built to meet Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) building codes—some of the strictest fire safety standards around.
What makes it even more impressive is that it doesn’t rely on chemical treatments or coatings. Its fire resistance is built into the material itself. That means it won’t degrade or lose performance over time. No need to reapply anything. No fire-retardant sprays or special additives. Just solid, tested protection baked right into the structure.
For homeowners in high-risk regions—California, Colorado, Montana, or anywhere the fire season stretches longer each year—this kind of siding brings real peace of mind. Fire embers might land on your roof or brush against your walls, but EverLog siding won’t help spread the flames. That’s one less thing to worry about when the winds shift and evacuation orders start rolling in.
Insurance companies have started to notice, too. Homes with non-combustible siding can qualify for lower premiums, especially in wildfire zones. That adds to the long-term value—not just in protection, but in real savings.
You can’t control lightning strikes or distant brush fires. But you can choose materials that won’t invite disaster to your doorstep. EverLog siding doesn’t just look tough. It is.
Conclusion
EverLog™ Siding offers the beauty of real logs without the headaches. It’s tough against fire, pests, and weather, and requires almost no upkeep. For anyone who loves the look of a log home but wants modern performance, EverLog is the smart, worry-free choice.
BTW, to discover the many reasons you might want your house to pass the blower test visit Leonard Smit’s PassiveHaus blog…
For more amazing log homes. check out the Rossano Log Home article next!
