LP Siding - Working as a pair, the Gecko Gauge clamps to each siding course, acting as a 2nd set of hands to gauge and support the next course for nailing. In recent tests, the Gecko Gauge was recognized as the fastest and simplest fiber-cement siding tool of the popular brands tested. We later switched to PacTool’s Gecko Gauges and have been using them for quite a few years; they have done an outstanding job. The Geckos assist in creating the correct overlap and ensure the proper location of the screw or nail. This creates a friction fit that holds the gauge in place while it supports the next piece of siding.

The plastic Gecko Gauges are completely safe on pre-painted siding when using the gauge properly and not over-tightening the gauge. Choose Arnold Laver for all your timber needs and experience the difference that comes from working with a trusted and knowledgeable partner.

Every Gecko Gauge uses a patented friction-cam mechanism for incredible holding power to fully support up to 16’siding lengths. Description The Gecko Gauges allow a single person to install the 10mm Cedral Weatherboards with minimum effort. In 2003 I wrote an article for JLC about installing fiber cement siding, and at the time we used a jig from Malco for holding one end of the siding.

For fast shingle installation, simply attach your own ledger board for fast and easy 1-person shingle installation with the Gecko Gauge.Even if you're not a pro, do yourself a favor and get a pair of these for your hardi plank siding installation. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. EXTERIOR MOUNTING: Ideal for one-person installation this tool gauges and support the next course for nailing, with virtually no layout time. The Gecko Gauge SA903 supports cement-board siding for one-person installation with nearly no layout time.

It can be used with 5/16” fiber-cement siding products, including James Hardie’s updated HZ5 series with new “eased” drip-edge profile.They speed up the work and I find that I’m way less tired after installing siding myself (the material is supported so I’m not using muscle to hold it in position for nailing). To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.