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72chevy4x4
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Low Cost Soffit Alternative
I'm getting Alcoa ProTec solid triple 4" for $83/sq. Being used as a patio soffit-connector spacing is 2'OC-any input on whether the Alcoa Universal (slightly thinner) would fare well in the long term? what's the Universal going for?
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Tom Struble
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Re: Low Cost Soffit Alternative
the problem with the thinner products if they dont span as far as the more ridged panels if you want to use a thiner panel maybe cut your span down using blocking
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Grumpy
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Re: Low Cost Soffit Alternative
2' should be no problem. Long spans would be an issue without blocking.
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Tom Struble
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Re: Low Cost Soffit Alternative
your right grumpy but im a 16'' oc man
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thesidingpro
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Re: Low Cost Soffit Alternative
What is a patio soffit connector?
I'd never span my soffit 2' without blocking. 20" max. I see to many problems with blow offs or sags. |
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72chevy4x4
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Re: Low Cost Soffit Alternative
that probably should have read patio soffit with the connections held up at 2'OC. I'm happy w/ myself for finding a closeout on large headed durarock style screws for next to nothing-makes installation overhead a snap. Big question was would the thinner Universal be ok at 2'OC hoizontal nailing pattern versus the 5/8" Pro which I'm currently putting up at 2'OC. the blocking is the big deal-each piece has to be installed w/ carriage bolts overhead to steel C beams...24"oc vs 16"oc is more labor than the cost of the material upgrade.
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thesidingpro
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Re: Low Cost Soffit Alternative
Looks fine on a galloping horse.
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Tom Struble
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Re: Low Cost Soffit Alternative
then personally i would go with the thicker material
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