It'd be a MISTAKE not to use these

These are the gecko gauges. They are specifically made for lap siding like lp smart siding. The give the installer the ability to install as a solo while someone is cutting and doing touch ups. These help give a constant reveal throughout the entire install.
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[@Lets_Go_Canes]

These are awesome. We use them all of the time.

[@mountaintopremodeling]

These are the gecko gauges. They are specifically made for lap siding like lp smart siding. The give the installer the ability to install as a solo while someone is cutting and doing touch ups. These help give a constant reveal throughout the entire install.

[@acadiasprings9102]

I want that siding!!!

[@jasonscroger5065]

They are the best - it's how I sided my house mostly by myself

[@bigbuck2720]

Small area like that layout corner boards and do it three times as fast

[@user-yc9bv9sl8k]

You should point out that you Nail on stud layouts, unlike the "illegal siding guys" Great!

[@kiryperez8305]

What size are those nails?

[@Aovic]

Wait. Wheres the airgap between? Why does US not have an air gap between siding and membrane? All i see is videos of rotten osb when they take it apart 😅

[@DiamondSupplyC0]

Just make sure to check your work every couple boards.

[@mountaintopremodeling]

Yep, it can go bad real quick if you’re not paying attention 😂

[@1974jrod]

​@@mountaintopremodelingwhat's the going rate to instal this siding?

[@johnhernandez9961]

@@1974jrodthe company i work for usually charges $110-$180 per sq depending on the type of siding

[@LisaRL70]

@@johnhernandez9961per square foot?!

[@rrhistorian8828]

@@LisaRL70A square is 100 sq ft.

[@scottchavez7190]

They are good, especially on long distances. They can take the place of a man

[@MovieMakingMan]

How do you calculate the number of boards you need so they fit correctly at the top?

[@aifalmametieff2741]

Wdym you just start with a full board on the bottom and you end up with a ripper at the top

[@hannahmay5461]

There's a price every seven inches so run your tape up the wall and divide by seven, 15 and a rip for 9 foot walls

[@Steven-wm9vu]

@@hannahmay5461 Depends on overhang or base board.

[@paulheaphy4228]

" Preacher blocks".

[@cheedo71]

Are all those white spots nicks and chips? What siding is this?

[@mountaintopremodeling]

We repainted all the siding and stacked it. The paint stuck to the back of the other boards in areas. No big deal, we just had extra touch up painting to do

[@Steven-wm9vu]

All siding has nicks and chips by the time is gets to site.

[@Gmoon917]

Question. What size of nails you used ??

[@OscarTorres-dp1dr]

Que tipo de material es

[@Nostalgia2x]

What is this type of siding called

[@mountaintopremodeling]

LP Smart Siding. This is their lap siding

[@mrstl3000]

Can this be used on vinyl

[@mountaintopremodeling]

No. It's not needed for vinyl as vinyl locks into itself

[@johnclauser7392]

Does anyone know the name of this siding product he's using? I'm trying to locate it on the internet???

[@ericnagy8056]

Probably hardie board

[@TheCelestialCo]

"Smart siding" 8" wide

[@geletmote]

dont you have to nail in the bottom of the boards aswell?

[@Flappayy]

You can, theirs a detail in the manual for it. But it’s not necessary on new builds generally if you’re nailing properly.

[@Steven-wm9vu]

@@Flappayy There's only one way to nail

[@mirrimdimdom]

Not sure if it's relevant to this vinyl siding, but with wooden siding you would want to allow for the wood to expand and contract with the seasons, hence not fixing in place in two positions.

[@m00nchildblues]

I do not have a siding nailer..should I use my framing or roofing nailer instead? Great video!

[@mountaintopremodeling]

I wouldn't recommend either but if I had to on my own house I would use a framing gun with ring shank nails

[@m00nchildblues]

@@mountaintopremodeling just bought 2" ring shanks for my framing gun👍

[@romandewys2076]

​@@m00nchildbluesroofing nailer = siding nailer

[@scottmcneely4115]

I used 16 gauge galvanized - 1-1/2" on my Hardie Siding. Worked great.

[@ab-qn7kv]

I thought those nails had to hit studs

[@mountaintopremodeling]

Alternate nailing pattern is 8" but you have to use ring shank

[@DiamondSupplyC0]

He is nailing to studs you can see them marked on paper

[@suicidaljell]

Why nail it so high question mark seems like down the road. If you need to replace one board, you're gonna have to rip up a ton because the nails are so high

[@mountaintopremodeling]

That's where it's suppose to be nailed. Why nail at the bottom so water can get into your nailheads? We build with the intent for something to last, not to make it easier for someone to demo something.

[@distanceman8147]

Also nails are high to hide them. You can demo with a flat pry bar a hand held recopricating saw and a little caution.

[@Z06ChevyVette]

You installed it too tight at the ends my friend. You must give these Hardie Planks at least 1/4” of wiggle for expansion and contraction, then use flexible silicone/caulk.

[@label1877]

Exactly

[@mountaintopremodeling]

This is lp smart siding and it requires a 3/16” gap not 1/4” and it’s hard to tell from the video but I do account for the gaps when installing lp smart side

[@bq6162]

Everyone’s a know it all

[@label1877]

@@bq6162 That’s preferable to a bunch of dumb a$$es.

[@stich1960]

It's def a mistake to use perf wrap 🙂

[@carytipton6232]

Why?

[@stich1960]

Just a low quality product compared to alternatives espically if doing "50 year" siding the extra 200 bucks to go for at least tyvek is worth it @@carytipton6232

[@justaregularperson23]

I honestly want to know why as well, starting my project soon

[@stich1960]

@@justaregularperson23 because it's only an additional couple hundred dollars on a very many thousands of dollars project for a much superior product. If you were going to treck across the mountains, would you spend the extra $200 for a tyvek based pair of boots or would you get a pair of boots that have holes in them?

[@joelthomas8179]

That's a lot of work that a stick can do

[@mountaintopremodeling]

A stick can’t hold the board in place if you walk away or have your hands full

[@RyeKess]

Do not buy the plastic ones they're shit. They crack at the bottom and screw up your gap by 16ths at a time just by the metal ones.

[@marcusfierro8779]

Too slow

[@goatpepperherbaltea7895]

Not even gay? DOWNVOTE!!😢

[@normanwatson9056]

make a jig in 2 mins and save the money

[@larry5948]

If he can’t install lap by himself he shouldn’t wear bags.