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DJDCONTRACTOR · 03-25-2008, 07:03 PM

I'm looking for vinyl siding that looks like asbestos shingle? Anyone know about it?

Patrick · 03-25-2008, 07:19 PM

There is fibercement siding that looks like asbestos shingle, to replace broken asbestos.

no one really likes the look of asbestos so vinyl companies don't make it.

easy sider · 03-25-2008, 08:23 PM

If your trying to replace an asbestoes (cement board) sidewall shingle post a picture. I have a bunch of that stuff stashed some where. Our last jobs were installed in the late 70`s and then sudenly it became a heath hazzard.

DJDCONTRACTOR · 03-26-2008, 08:05 AM

I have a customer that wants vinyl siding that looks like asbestos.

Patrick · 03-26-2008, 03:39 PM

Do them a favor and slap them in the side of the head

**genecarp** · 03-26-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick

Do them a favor and slap them in the side of the head

good idea

DJDCONTRACTOR · 03-26-2008, 04:31 PM

I'd like to slap him in the head. He says that's what he wants and if we can find it then forget about it. I've seen some stuff similar to it but can't remember where.

Home Serve · 03-26-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick

Do them a favor and slap them in the side of the head

Yes, words of wisdom from Patrick. You got it right!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave C

all vinyl · 03-26-2008, 05:39 PM

IMPRESSIONS KIND OK LOOKS LIKE IT IF YOU CLOSE ONE EYE AND STAND ON YOU LEFT FOOT

:wall bash: . THEN THEIRS HARDY BOARD AS YOU KNOW IS A CEMENT BOARD THAT LOOKS LIKE SHAKES AND IF YOU SHOW BOTH AND THEN SMACK YOU NEVER KNOW :wall bash:

wizendwizard · 03-26-2008, 06:34 PM

Doesn't certainteed make a vinyl product that looks similar to that product?
I'll look at my catalogs and get back to ya

wizendwizard · 03-26-2008, 06:45 PM

Certainteed D7 Straight Edge Perfection

easy sider · 03-26-2008, 10:24 PM

The Certainteed D-7 and all the other vinyl shingles wont have a 14 inch lap height like asbestoes shingles. Cedar sidewall shinggles are the closet match to real asbestoes siding. Theres all kinds of vinyl that looks like cement board planks but none that look like asbestoes shingles that Im aware of.

Why does you customer like such a tall course height ? Ask him why and then you can purposly make a sugestion or two that he will object to so you can get him to tell what he doesnt object to. At this point act very concerned and get another small objection like color and let him tell you what colors he likes. Once he starts telling you what he likes start nodding yes if you like what he is telling you and let him keep talking. Keep playing this game until he is happy and signs up. Try to get a small down payment so he knows he bought a job.

odellconstruct · 03-26-2008, 10:29 PM

could use a single 8 in siding kinda looks same just no joints every 16 '' just a cleaner look . or cedar impressions , they have different varieties , cedar shake look , scallops ect

DJDCONTRACTOR · 03-28-2008, 03:59 PM

He's probably thinking of the cedar shake type of vinyl siding. I guess he saw it at a home and garden show and fell in love.

wizendwizard · 03-28-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by easy sider

The Certainteed D-7 and all the other vinyl shingles wont have a 14 inch lap height like asbestoes shingles. Cedar sidewall shinggles are the closet match to real asbestoes siding. Theres all kinds of vinyl that looks like cement board planks but none that look like asbestoes shingles that Im aware of.

Why does you customer like such a tall course height ? Ask him why and then you can purposly make a sugestion or two that he will object to so you can get him to tell what he doesnt object to. At this point act very concerned and get another small objection like color and let him tell you what colors he likes. Once he starts telling you what he likes start nodding yes if you like what he is telling you and let him keep talking. Keep playing this game until he is happy and signs up. Try to get a small down payment so he knows he bought a job.

I don't recall anything being mentioned about the 14" lap.

I do recall the question being "I'm looking for vinyl siding that looks like asbestos shingle? Anyone know about it?"

In essence I answered the question as best the question could be answered, without offering condemnation or disparity about the OP or the HO.

easy sider · 03-28-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wizendwizard

I don't recall anything being mentioned about the 14" lap.

I do recall the question being "I'm looking for vinyl siding that looks like asbestos shingle? Anyone know about it?"

In essence I answered the question as best the question could be answered, without offering condemnation or disparity about the OP or the HO.

Asbestoes shingles have their own unique look with a 10 - 14 inch lap exposure on course heights. There is no vinyl or polymer siding that resembles this. I dont feel my comment about this subject was any thing but helpful.