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   Shep | Jun 02, 2006 03:36am | #1

   I can't think of anything else to cover the rakes and soffits.

   But how about replacing them with a composite trim board, like MiraTec, or with a PVC trim board, like Azek or Koma?

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   JoeJoyce | Jun 02, 2006 04:10pm | #2

   That is an option.  But I just had a new roof put on and would have to bend the flashing up to get at the molding and rake boards.  Plus I believe some of the singles were nailed into the rake boards and molding, making the job much harder.  I probably should have replaced the rake boards before the new roof went on, but hindsight.....

    I will look up those composite materials you mention.  Thanks for writing.  Joe Joyce

    

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   Hackinatit | Jun 02, 2006 06:52pm | #3

   What about 1/4" ac plywood?

   Ripped to size, primed and one coat of color on the ground, installed relatively easily under the flashings, caulk, paint #2 color coat.

   It ain't perfect, but it IS wood.Troy Sprout

   "Don't forget the screws"

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   JoeJoyce | Jun 02, 2006 07:16pm | #4

   Not a bad idea.  What does "ac" stand for?  Is it a type of pressure treated wood.  I don't know that much about plywood.  I'll have to think about this, it could be an option.  Thanks!

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   Hackinatit | Jun 02, 2006 08:21pm | #6

   "a" is sanded finish side, "c" is the other side.

   The finish on ply is a,b,c, or d with "a" being the best.

   It isn't treated, but make sure you get a type marked for "exterior".Troy Sprout

   "Don't forget the screws"

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   JoeJoyce | Jun 02, 2006 07:17pm | #5

   Not a bad idea.  What does "ac" stand for?  Is it a type of pressure treated wood?  I don't know that much about plywood, but will consider this as an option.  Thanks!

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   JohnSprung | Jun 02, 2006 08:29pm | #7

   I wrapped mine with 16 oz. copper.  You can make a nice drip edge by hemming the bottom of the rake piece.

    

    

   -- J.S.

    

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   JoeJoyce | Jun 02, 2006 11:53pm | #8

   I bet it looks great.  I won't be doing the work, so it could be much more expensive than aluminum.  Any idea how much that copper costs per foot? JOE

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   JohnSprung | Jun 03, 2006 01:46am | #10

   I paid $1.74 per square foot.  I've heard it's north of $4 now. I was also hoping that the terne coated stainless would be a good substitute, but our metals guy here on breaktime says no. See the "metal roofing?" thread for that discussion.

    

    

   -- J.S.

    

   Edited 6/2/2006 7:23 pm ET by JohnSprung

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   txlandlord | Jun 03, 2006 12:25am | #9

   given you have eliminated all products I would mention, what about paint? : - )

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   JoeJoyce | Jun 03, 2006 11:03pm | #11

   Actually paint is my first option, but it gets complicated.  I have to strip, sand, restore and paint about 150 linear feet of rake board and soffitt.  On one side it is easy ladder access; the other side is accessible only by scaffolding, making the project more complicated. My wife and I were looking for something a little nicer than vinyl and aluminum (which I have used on other houses).  Didn't know what else was out there.

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   txlandlord | Jun 05, 2006 06:00am | #12

   We use lots of James Hardie fiber cement products here, but that is a whole replacement idea.