Patent ID: 6427414
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
In a building wall structure having outer walls and corners that simulate hewn log-type construction comprising:a foundation, a plurality of siding units made to simulate hewn logs secured alternatively to one and then the other of the walls that unite to form a corner of the structure spaced one from the other by a chink joint, said siding units each comprising: a siding board of plain lumber and predetermined dimensions made to simulate the outside of a log and a wood corner block of predetermined dimensions made to simulate the end of a log, said boards, each having a cutout at the interior facing extremity to accept said block, said boards and said blocks being attached perpendicularly at the cutout with wood glue, so when the siding lies against one wall the block will lie against the other wall, said blocks having a chamber cut around the exterior facing edges, whereby attaching said board and said block without external fasteners, allowing natural woodgrain patterns to run uninterrupted, and camouflaging and protecting the joint from elemental assault.