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   FrankB89 | Dec 25, 2002 02:05am | #1

   I've used the individual shingles and I've flared the bottom, but in doing so, I laid a 3/4" batten under the butts and ripped a 3/8" to lay behind the first course up under the butts of the second course at the first course nailing line

    Because the shingles are not tapered and do not flex, I felt it was better to place solid support behind them where they are fastened.  As you probably know, they're 18" long and come in 6", 8", and 12" widths. 

   I've also made my own FC shingles by cutting up FC plank scrap ends and, if you do a clean job of cutting and prime the cut edges, it's a good way to keep more stuff out of the landfill.

   I've not used the panels, but have used the soffet planks and like them.

   Jules Quaver for President   2004

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   jimblodgett | Dec 25, 2002 04:40am | #2

   That's a danged good idea for using up scrap, Notchman.  Thanks for mentioning it.

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   Boxduh | Dec 25, 2002 05:09am | #3

   My flareout is over a beltline band between floors, done as a 1x12 furred out over 1x blocking, so my first course will just overhang the band, at a projection 1 1/2" off the sheathing line.  Sounds like I will need some 2x stock, bevel-ripped appropriately, to sit atop my beltline and be the bearing for the starter and firstcourse butts, then smaller bevel rips up where we will lap and fasten.  I was concerned about the lack of flex, and will now think it through so as to be blocked correctly.

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   FrankB89 | Dec 25, 2002 05:46am | #4

   Sounds like you've got it.  Post some pics when you're done.  Starting shingles, or any siding for that matter, is almost pleasurable to do when you're working off a band or water table.

   Have fun.Jules Quaver for President   2004