how to accomplish this modern siding look?

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

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

You can use either Fry Reglet's "Z" Flashing Trim or their T-Piece Trim to get this effect. The Z flashing installs over each board (moving from the bottom up) and if you're not installing as a rain-screen they recommend taping the top edge with flashing tape. The T-Piece is almost exclusively designed for rain-screen applications and provides for an adjustable reveal (in case you want thinner shadow lines.) The difference in appearance is as follows, with the Z, the aluminium band is "over" the siding (by the thickness of the flashing) with the T-piece the aluminium is in a recess (by the thickness of the siding.) In the supplied photo, it appears they are using the T, with the "body" of the T flush with the top of each board, and the "top or hat" of the T fastened to the sheathing, behind both neighboring boards.

Z - http://www.fryreglet.com/shape/pdf/fcpt_5.pdf

T - http://www.fryreglet.com/shape/pdf/fcpt_6.pdf

Let me know if this thread is still of any interest to you guys.  I can show  you how I created this look and tell of the precautions and pitfalls to avoid.  I am pleased with the way I was able to create this look on my office building, but be warned, waterproof, waterproof, waterproof everything.  Let me know by posting back here.

Erik

Erik,

I would like to hear your details.

why not to have true open rainscreen? like here