Siding for pole barn

[pajoube]

I got some literature on this and it states you don't have to paint for many years. It did not state how many years it would last, do you know?
Also, the underlayment paint, is this special paint also?
PJ

 

[mopower440]

hmmm, my dad built a 24x24 garage 15 years ago using the T111 for siding and has never had a problem with it, still looks great..? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[rlk]

OkeeDon, I bought a Porter-Cable cutter for about $180 at Home Depot. I have cut a bunch of Hardi with it, and it is still going strong. It is so much better than trying to use a saw, no dust, no damage to circular saw bearings, no mess to clean up, other than the little curley strips that it produces. Much easier to pick them up than to deal with all the dust.

I don't think you can go wrong with Hardi Plank.

Bob

 

[OkeeDon]

I've seen the Porter Cable shears advertised at a much lower price than the Snappers, in the range that you paid, and I've been tempted to try one. It's hard to justify another one when I have two Snappers, however. At the time I bought my first Snapper, I wasn't aware of the P-C models; I'm not sure if they were available yet. I've been using Hardie products for quite a while -- almost since they were first available. Hardie recommends the snapper, but that doesn't mean the Porter Cable won't do the job. They're not available at any local Home Depots in my area (4 of them within a 17 mile radius!) The Snapper does have a lifetime warranty; I've sent one back and it was rebuilt for free. In fact, that's why I have two; one broke in the middle of a job, and I couldn't wait until it was repaired and returned, so I bought another one the same day the first one broke. It was cheap when you consider that it kept a $12K job on schedule.

 

[Evasive1]

I agree with staying away from the t 111. Having to paint it every 3 to 5 years will negate any cheaper cost now. With the cost of paint and the time it takes to do it every few years, the metal will be up and not have to be touched again.
Your "girts" are on 2' horizontal centers and Hardi planks need to be set on 2' vertical centers.
Contrary to advertising vinyl is not final. If not done right wind has a field day with it, it can be damaged by hail and in hot sunny areas fading with chalking can be a problem.
For just an outbuilding I think you will be happiest with the metal. It will go up much faster and be a lot easier to end up with a nice looking job.

 

[mopower440]

Just got back from lowes and saw some sheets called ABTCO, looks like the T11 on the front surface kinda, but on the back side its some kind of weird looking material, looks almost like the back side of paneling, anyone know about this stuff? Im just used to sawing wood, kind of nervous about cutting metal..

 

[rambler]

My dad passed away this fall. His comment years ago: "Anyone is a fool if they use anything but metal for a shed."

My dad was the cheapest tightwad I have ever known. My room had ice on the inside of the windows because he kept the thermostat low to save money. He built the sheds with recycled lumber that he pulled the nails out of.

If you want cheap, use metal. Whatever it costs you now, it will be real cheap 30 years from now. Even my dad figured that out.

JMHO

--->Paul

 

[NIXON]

Im just used to sawing wood, kind of nervous about cutting metal.. )</font>

Metal siding is as easy to cut as wood , Provided you buy a really good set of snips . (Wiss or Malco ). Given as You say you are on a budget metal is probably your best value ,given the current price of OSB . JMHO , John

 

[OkeeDon]

As much as I like the HardiPlank, I'm on a budget, also, and with the prices the way they are, I've been looking a metal. The thing is, I don't want it to look like metal. Does anyone have any links to some real good looking metal? Something that looks like board & batten or T-111? I have a real nice pair of air-powered metal shears that wouldn't mind getting some use...

 

[NIXON]

Don, as much as I've looked I can't find anything in metal that looks like t-111 or board and batten . There is Vertical Vinyl siding . But then your still having to use OSB .
I also dont much care for the looks of a completely steel building . This spring I'm going to build a garage for myself
(32x36 pole building ). It'll have a metal roof and Vinyl over OSB walls . the interior will be metal lined . At least that's the plan . Just have to see how OSB prices go . My back up is wood siding (from the Amish ) and buying a planer . Sorry that I can't give you a good answer . John