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Review on πŸ“ Pack of 2 Malco FCG2 Overlap Gauge Set for Fiber Cement Siding by Brian Barnes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great for a fraction of the cost of other gauges

I bought these gauges to help me install fiber cement siding on a barn I am finishing. I didn't want to spend $60 on a set of sensors that I'll probably never use again. I was watching videos on YouTube about making homemade sensors when I came across them. They only cost about $20 but I wasn't sure if they would work as I haven't seen anyone use them in any of the YouTube videos I've watched about installing fiber cement board but they did have worked. You just have to make sure the teeth are flush with the top of the board, but it only takes a second to figure out exactly how they work and install them on the board. Removing them from the board requires some care, but once you've done it you know exactly how to do it. I'm almost done with my 16x12 canopy and have used it on almost every board. Working alone, they are indispensable. They will give you about an inch and a half of overlap, which gives me a 7 inch opening on my 8.25 inch siding.

Pros
  • Handy item
Cons
  • Repair