cheapest siding material (that is not vinyl siding)? - Contractor Talk
2013年1月14日 · In the 80's it was cheap, it's not so cheap anymore my Friend it cost more then siding. Around here in the box store its about $33 per sheet and you need 3> boards to cover 100 SF, for this price you can get good quality siding.
Old Metal Shed Roof Leak - Contractor Talk
2013年10月6日 · A friend recently gave me an 8x10 old metal shed thats been collecting junk for years. I have got it moved and all set up. Its going to be tiny workshop/ tool storage shed. I was putting up some shelves and such this afternoon in a rain storm and there are a couple leaks I need to seal up.
T111 Siding on a shed - Contractor Talk
2013年9月8日 · Yes. That is why it is so widely used. it is the cheapest form of siding available because it provides for installation directly over studs. I would recommend upgrading to the 5/8 thick variety though. It is much more durable.
Hardie Plank (per square rate of installation) - Contractor Talk
2007年6月15日 · Fiber cement siding weighs about 300 pounds per square, compared to 60 to 70 pounds per square for vinyl siding. Moving this stuff is hard work and you don't want to move it more than once. You need more employees on the job to move and support the boards as they go up and cutting them is time consuming
LP 4x8 Siding Panels - Smartside vs 'Redwood' - Contractor Talk
2012年7月6日 · Something to note for those who might use LP SmartSide panels for siding, such as on a shed/barn/garage. At my local Home Depot, there are two different but very similar looking LP shiplap 4x8 panels sold. One is SmartSide, and …
vytek siding problems | Contractor Talk - Professional …
2012年4月14日 · I had an insurance claim a couple years ago with the Vytek siding material on it. Two walls got hit pretty good, 15-20 holes. The Itel report stated the original product was no longer produced so figured the whole house would get replaced.
Making a shed door from hardi board - Contractor Talk
2017年7月5日 · A client wants me to re-build a shed door, she wants me to use all hardi board , I am including picture below. It will be 5/16 hardi sheet with 1x4 hardi trim. Since hardi isn't going to take screws very well the only alternative I can see is using through bolts such as carriage bolts and maybe liquid nails.
Siding stapler | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...
2014年2月2日 · a vinyl siding tip is critical,it is what actually sets the staple depth,there are 2 prongs that limits the depth so whether you nail in to studs or just sheathing it will be set at the proper depth there is a learning curve to using a gun just like for framing or trim or roofing,if you think it's not right for you it probably isn't
shed door suggestions | Contractor Talk - Professional …
2005年10月9日 · Of course I told them no problem siding the shed, but the doors were going to be a problem. This is a small premade shed (10'x12') it was originally built using T-111 siging with plywood doors reinforced with 2"x4", currently there are 2 doors on the thing in the front one measures 2'wide by 6' tall, the other is 4' x 6'.
Exterior Painting, Does everyone Paint the trim first of the Siding
2011年3月5日 · Why would i do the siding first so when i come back to do the trim im putting the ladders on the freshly painting siding. Why would i do that. When i say we paint the trim first when were done with the trim the trim is done. There might be alittle touch up but not much at the end if any. Once the trim is done then we tackle the siding.