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how to accomplish this modern siding look?

Posted by RJ R at February 14. 2008

I'm trying to do this look for my house that is under construction:
http://www.michaeldeleonphoto.com/New/090807II/IMG_6435%20sm.jpg
But I'm having a hard time finding the metal piece to go in between the planks of marine grade plywood.   I've tried calling Fry Reglet but their distributors don't seem to know what I'm talking about.
Any ideas on where to find something like this?
And what shape should it be if I need to have someone make it? L-shaped?  And If so, what direction, etc.


Thanks


Re: how to accomplish this modern siding look?

Posted by marja stowell at February 15. 2008

RJ,


           I was having the same problem.  I started calling the local flashing manufacturers.  I just went to the local hardware supply and wrote down the names.  They will all make custom flashing in a variety of colors.  Just figure out the dimensions you want.   I wouldn't suggest an L profile but either a Z-bar like the 3/8 or 5/8 that is usually stocked at HD or Lowe's or a custom profile.  I am having mine made in almost an L shape but with a 100 degree inside corner so that water runs out, and I've made the bottom length just a little wider than my material so it is hard to see from the side but does get the water away.  This also makes for a slightly better insect barrier.   Get a few prices, they have varied from $1.10/ 10 ft stick to $3.40/ 10 ft stick for the same pieces.  In the end it's cheaper than the big box stores and you can get great colors.   You might want to have some custom window and door trim or outside and inside corners done.


 


 


Good luck,     and by the way that color looks a lot like AEP span metals, "cool metallic silver"  check out the Cool Zatique II as well.      Marja


 
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