Review on 📐 Pack of 2 Malco FCG2 Overlap Gauge Set for Fiber Cement Siding by Darrin Parasson

I used them with Hardieplank. At first glance I thought the top of the nailed side panel had slipped into a deep indentation. But it didn't fit to be 3/8. I thought they sent me the wrong size Harideplank. Then I watched the video and saw that it should be attached. It may not seem like "buy" is enough to hold a 12ft board, but they work great for me. Depending on how firmly the board is nailed to the skin. Most of the time I had to take a hammer and tap the attached board to get them to fit/sit at the correct depth. . Not a big deal even if there's 25+ feet on the stairs. I remember reading a review that said they didn't keep the boards straight when checking after reaching X amount. IMO the experience was due to the installer being pressed hard. Anyone who's done siding knows that every row nailed a notch higher on one side or the other is X rows higher than the level. As with any trim installation, check the height after X rows and adjust if necessary. They are great for showing one or two people. A note for those new to Hardieplank, especially if working alone. Hardieplank does not have high shear strength. Especially in the hot summer sun. 12 foot floorboards are easy to hang off the floor. Not so easy when you go up the stairs and try to install. The 10ft boards are very easy to transport and install.