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Malco FCG2 1-1/4 Inch Overlap 5/16-Inch Thickness Fiber Cement Siding Gauge, 2-Pack
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MSRP: $19.99
Your Price: $19.99
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Manufacturer: Malco
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Malco FCG2 1-1/4 Inch Overlap 5/16-Inch Thickness Fiber Cement Siding Gauge, 2-Pack Features
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Makes installing fiber cement siding a one person job
Works with 5/16-inch fiber cement siding
Won't mar the finish of pre-finished siding
Creates standard 1 1/4 inch overlap with measuring or marking
Lifetime warranty against materials and workmanship
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Additional Malco FCG2 1-1/4 Inch Overlap 5/16-Inch Thickness Fiber Cement Siding Gauge, 2-Pack Information
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Plank Gauges are used to permit one-person application of fiber cement siding by completely freeing the installer's hands. Two gauges support the length of plank and precisely gauge a standard 1-1/4-inch overlap in one easy step even on a bowed wall. No adjustments to make and nothing to mark. To use the plank gauges simply place a pair of gauges on the top edge of the lower plank then place the next plank on the gauges. Nail the plank in place leaving an area of about 18 inches over each gauge unnailed. Remove the gauges by depressing the thumb tab to allow the plank to go flush to the wall/gauge, lift the gauge up, pull out then down. After removing the gauges complete nailing the plank and hang the gauge on the new plank. Gauges are durable, made from one piece tempered spring steel. Precision ground tip assures gauge will grip behind siding. 2 gauges per package.
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What Customers Say About Malco FCG2 1-1/4 Inch Overlap 5/16-Inch Thickness Fiber Cement Siding Gauge, 2-Pack:
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A friend made a set of jigs for me to use on smaller pieces (ie: 3' between windows) as these don't work in tight spaces. I used the to complete a 1000 s/f ranch and found them absolutely necessary to hang cement board by yourself. They work exactly as stated. Another Cement Board note: If you're planning to install CB. plan on using a nail gun as hand nailing is nearly impossible.
As others have said, only install enough fasteners to hold the product in place then remove the gauges prior to completely securing the siding. I am installing some 8 1/4" hardi-lap by myself and was looking for something that would hold the product in place while I secured it to the house. Read other reviews and thought it would be worth a shot for the price. Only con I can see at this point is that caution should be exercised so you don't bend the tool. I have not yet tried the Malco gauges on a 12' piece of siding, but they appear to work well on the 4' lengths I have been installing. If they work well on the 12' pieces I will be extremely happy. They appear as though they might bend if not handled in a fairly cautious manner. UPDATE.product works well on 12' lengths also.
These tools absolutely made my residing project go much better. After using them on a 335 plank (8 1/2" width) project I can't imagine how much more difficult it would have been using my homemade spacing gauge.If you are putting up siding, you need these.Read the instructions. Right out of the box they are not very intuitive. After understanding how they work you will find they are a very clever design.
It averages around 3 3/4" to 3 7/8". For $20.00, it was definitely worth it. It seems to work best on 12 foot boards. There is a little weirdness though. The exposure is not exactly 4". When you press down to nail the board, the exposure seems to get the closest to 4". On shorter runs, I used only one gauge to hold up one end while I nailed the other end.
This works pretty nicely until you knock it off and have to climb down the ladder to get it. These repeated falls do not damage the guage but they are hard on old ladder climbers. I couldn't imagine siding without these.
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