LOWES barn siding?
Gary Sanders
LOWES are carrying a 4x8 barn siding. Its pre-primed gray, has a faux
wood grain patter and barn siding look. Its suppse to be exterier quality
but the the backing material looks like particle board. Anyone try this or
care to comment on its usability outside?
THe LOWES sales kid says its a lower cost option than T1-11 $19 vs $27.
I am going to start a new 3 sided garage and it would cut down some of the
siding cost.
Anyone try it?
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Gary W. Sanders g...@infinet.com
Grey Wolf
inexplicably felt compelled tp blather
::I dont know if this is a regional thing, but several of the local
I've been involved with siding issues for 25 years, including
being a home and barn builder, a warranty and insurance
remodeler, and an expert witness in lawsuits involving siding.
Sometimes the material is just plain inadequate for the task. But
more often, when siding fails, it's because of installation
deficiencies. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
LETTER.
*Don't shortcut things like nailing patterns and panel spacing.
*Seal the top and bottom edges.
*Make sure that you use proper flashing if flashing is needed to
divert water from the edges.
*If your framing does not include bracing, make sure that your
panels are rated as shear panels, and make sure that you nail
them as shear panels. If you are using bracing, don't worry about
this item.
Since the structure is open, I assume that it won't be insulated.
That's good, because composite-wood panels used as siding have
more problems with moisture from the structure's interior than
from the exterior (weather). This is not to say that composite-
wood panels are not suitable for this task.... but you must take
special care in the design and construction when using these
panels over insulated, sealed spaces (it's that pesky moisture
issue).
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Grey "no clever nickname today" Wolf
"All things merge into one, and a river runs through it."
(Norman MacLean)
Ecnerwal
real, 1" thick pine board for less than $15/4x8 sheet equvalent (ie, 45
cents/bf for rough pine at the sawmill). Beats the heck out of T111
(eww, yuck) or something even more vile than T111 (is it possible?).
Worth looking into, IMO.
Al
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> *If your framing does not include bracing, make sure that your
> panels are rated as shear panels, and make sure that you nail
> them as shear panels. If you are using bracing, don't worry about
> this item.
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> Grey "no clever nickname today" Wolf
> "All things merge into one, and a river runs through it."
> (Norman MacLean)
Hi! Not being knowledgeable about siding, but hoping to build a
garage soon, Could you explain what you mean by "Shear Panels" .
Al
Grey Wolf
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::> *If your framing does not include bracing, make sure that your
::> panels are rated as shear panels, and make sure that you nail
::> them as shear panels. If you are using bracing, don't worry about
::> this item.
::Hi! Not being knowledgeable about siding, but hoping to build a
::garage soon, Could you explain what you mean by "Shear Panels" .
A shear panel is a piece of sheet stock (like drywall, interior
paneling, panel siding, plywood) which when properly applied to
framing will sufficiently resist lateral (shearing) forces. In
other words, it will keep the structure from racking (leaning
sideways). A stud-framed structure needs some kind of bracing to
prevent that racking. Usually that bracing is either diagonal
wood or metal bracing, or shear panels.
If the manufacturer certifies that material for use as a shear
panel (when properly applied), then it's probably the cheapest
and fastest way to build, because you can apply siding and
bracing in one step.
Certification for use as shear panel always requires adhering to
the manufacturer's specifications for nail size, pattern, and
spacing. It may also require gluing panels to the framing.
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Grey "Enter clever nickname here" Wolf
Ebyrd
enameled varity available in several colors, the coatings will last forever
, the dealer will cut to length, and all you need to put them up is a
drill/or driver with a quarter inch hex bit and maybe some snips to trim it.
The finish is almost like that on your car. I know all the local building
centers here have BHP 3' wide panels for $1.37 per lin. ft. , figure it out,
it's cheaper and longer lasting then building panels or Plywood of any any
quality.
Good Luck, Ebyrd
Gary Sanders wrote in message <7qun14$g...@user2.infinet.com>...
>I dont know if this is a regional thing, but several of the local
>LOWES are carrying a 4x8 barn siding. Its pre-primed gray, has a faux
>wood grain patter and barn siding look. Its suppse to be exterier quality
>but the the backing material looks like particle board. Anyone try this or
>care to comment on its usability outside?
>
>THe LOWES sales kid says its a lower cost option than T1-11 $19 vs $27.
>I am going to start a new 3 sided garage and it would cut down some of the
>siding cost.
>
>Anyone try it?
>
>
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g...@user2.infinet.com (Gary Sanders) wrote:
> I dont know if this is a regional thing, but several of the local
> LOWES are carrying a 4x8 barn siding. Its pre-primed gray, has a faux
> wood grain patter and barn siding look. Its suppse to be exterier
quality
> but the the backing material looks like particle board. Anyone try
this or
> care to comment on its usability outside?
>
> THe LOWES sales kid says its a lower cost option than T1-11 $19 vs
$27.
> I am going to start a new 3 sided garage and it would cut down some
of the
> siding cost.
sidings available. I think they are junk, but better yet than the T1-11
are the metal sidings available for even less than the junk. They will
last pretty much forever and can be used with insulation without the
moisture problems that come with both the junk and the plywood T1-11.
They are also maintenance-free, permanantly colored in a variety of
choices, lighter, and easier to install. Good luck. Earl
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> I dont know if this is a regional thing, but several of the local
> LOWES are carrying a 4x8 barn siding. Its pre-primed gray, has a faux
> wood grain patter and barn siding look. Its suppse to be exterier quality
> but the the backing material looks like particle board. Anyone try this or
> care to comment on its usability outside?
>
> THe LOWES sales kid says its a lower cost option than T1-11 $19 vs $27.
> I am going to start a new 3 sided garage and it would cut down some of the
> siding cost.
>
>
I bought this kind of siding from a surplus dealer. It was actually 4x7, used for mobile homes I suppose. This was 30 years ago and I bought it to build my barn. Some of it now needs to be replaced. It has served me well. I think it was $5.00 a sheet. I would have to say it was just plain adequate.
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> I dont know if this is a regional thing, but several of the local
> LOWES are carrying a 4x8 barn siding. Its pre-primed gray, has a faux
> wood grain patter and barn siding look. Its suppse to be exterier quality
> but the the backing material looks like particle board. Anyone try this or
> care to comment on its usability outside?
>
> THe LOWES sales kid says its a lower cost option than T1-11 $19 vs $27.
> I am going to start a new 3 sided garage and it would cut down some of the
> siding cost.
>
Hi I am considering the same siding but now I can't find it at Lowes anymore. Do you know what its' specific name is and or item number? Did you use it & how did it work out? The only stuff I'm finding is Brown Engineered Wood Siding Panel item # 15601. This isn't it is it? Thank you