PacTool SA90376 Gecko Gauge LP Siding Mounting Block - Compatible with 7/16-inch Siding : Everything Else – 7/16” Siding

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In recent tests, the Gecko Gauge was recognized as the fastest and simplest fiber-cement siding tool of the popular brands tested. The gauge is installed by slipping the tapered steel blade (on the bottom back side of the gauge) behind the lower edge of the last piece of siding and pushing up on the handle. However, if you already have the Gecko Gauges and would prefer to use them on the shingles, you will first need a ledger board. Made from durable plastic, the locking grip is made from a rubber material, ensuring that the front face of your siding will not be scratched or damaged.

Firstly, the Gecko Gauge clamps help users install fibre cement siding up to 48% faster than traditional methods. It can be used with 5/16” fiber-cement siding products, including James Hardie’s updated HZ5 series with new “eased” drip-edge profile. Working as a pair, the Gecko Gauge clamps to each siding course, acting as a second set of hands to gauge and support the next course for nailing.The plastic Gecko Gauges are completely safe on pre-painted siding when using the gauge properly and not over-tightening the gauge.

Using a Gecko Gauge set clamped to either end of the Planks, makes it possible for one person to install Cembrit Fibre Cement Planks. This is a video about our Gecko Gauge clamps, these are ideal tools for someone who fits Hardie on a regular basis. Description The Gecko Gauges allow a single person to install the 10mm Cedral Weatherboards with minimum effort.New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . For fast shingle installation, simply attach your own ledger board for fast and easy 1-person shingle installation with the Gecko Gauge. The user clamps a pair of Gecko Gauges to the siding course, allowing them to gauge and support the next course for nailing or screwing. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. MOUNTING BLOCK: Our gauges can be adjusted at 1/4-inch increments for 4 to 8-inch siding reveals, the patented Friction-Cam mechanism has the holding power to support full 16-foot LP siding lengths, ensuring equal spacing between each board.

In 2003 I wrote an article for JLC about installing fiber cement siding, and at the time we used a jig from Malco for holding one end of the siding.Even if you're not a pro, do yourself a favor and get a pair of these for your hardi plank siding installation.