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I hung the 8.25" boards and didn't have any trouble with sag. Even when I had some help, we still used these gauges to ensure we stayed the course. I did a 30 x 30 home practically by myself. These hangers are the only way to go when working alone.
Another Cement Board note: If you're planning to install CB. A friend made a set of jigs for me to use on smaller pieces (ie: 3' between windows) as these don't work in tight spaces. plan on using a nail gun as hand nailing is nearly impossible. I used the to complete a 1000 s/f ranch and found them absolutely necessary to hang cement board by yourself. They work exactly as stated.
They appear as though they might bend if not handled in a fairly cautious manner. As others have said, only install enough fasteners to hold the product in place then remove the gauges prior to completely securing the siding. Only con I can see at this point is that caution should be exercised so you don't bend the tool. Read other reviews and thought it would be worth a shot for the price. UPDATE.product works well on 12' lengths also. I have not yet tried the Malco gauges on a 12' piece of siding, but they appear to work well on the 4' lengths I have been installing. I am installing some 8 1/4" hardi-lap by myself and was looking for something that would hold the product in place while I secured it to the house. If they work well on the 12' pieces I will be extremely happy.
After understanding how they work you will find they are a very clever design. Right out of the box they are not very intuitive. These tools absolutely made my residing project go much better. After using them on a 335 plank (8 1/2" width) project I can't imagine how much more difficult it would have been using my homemade spacing gauge.If you are putting up siding, you need these.Read the instructions.
It averages around 3 3/4" to 3 7/8". When you press down to nail the board, the exposure seems to get the closest to 4". For $20.00, it was definitely worth it. It seems to work best on 12 foot boards. On shorter runs, I used only one gauge to hold up one end while I nailed the other end. There is a little weirdness though. The exposure is not exactly 4".
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