Looking at possibly installing Alcoa vertical siding on the gable ends on a stone garage. Stone is at wall height on all 4 sides, so siding will be on the “triangular” gable ends only. Current siding is asphalt dimensional shingle, probably installed 25 years ago.
One end has 2 window openings, the other end has one large door – resembles a stable but was built in 1932 so I don’t think it ever housed horses.
Any opinions on the vertical siding? Lessons leared from past experience?
Also wondering if there if some Azek of some other low maintenance trim that is rabbeted to receive the siding – trying to avoid J channel if possible.
Suppose I could just install cedar shingles – would be the first time for me and probably take me forever……
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Greetings w,
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Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.
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I think that cedar would be better looking than the Alcoa.
Walter
I've had no experience with it, but I would think you'd need a pretty deep rabbet because aluminum has such a high coefficient of expansion. Maybe use two "boards" with the outer layer (like as picture frame) overlapping quite a bit to cover the gap you'll need to have--maybe even fill the gap with that spongy "backer rod" so the aluminum can still move, while sealing the gap a bit.
Fypon or Azek has rabbetted 5/4 corners pre made. I think just rabbeting 5/4 for windows is a snap job, just rout it.
I'm sold on fiber cement siding, you could drop back to 3/4 material for trim, and lap siding or panels.
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Thanks Sphere.
I was thinking of fiber cement, but don't currently own a set of shears. With so many cuts (gable end angles) I think I'd definitely need to get some shears.
Guess that's an excuse, er I mean reason...., to get another tool.