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   Guest_ | Nov 20, 1999 07:23am | #1

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   I used them with great success on a bathroom dormer. We really saved alot of time cutting the cheek walls. We used Shakertown.

   Jon

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   Guest_ | Nov 20, 1999 09:11am | #2

   *Jef, I've used the Cedar Valley Siding Panels on a job in Maine this year. The existing house was hodge-podged so badly, a resheathing would have been needed for clapboard or hand-applied shingle to work.After cost/benefit analysis, the customer opted for the Cedar Panels. Two carpenters and a helper whipped out 6+ square in just under 7 hours... tear off, and window trim included. The customer pre-stained using Cabot's Bleaching Oil, so the job looked finished as it was done. Impressive, and there have been favorable comments by neighbors and friends.

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   Guest_ | Nov 20, 1999 03:58pm | #3

   *i found that scrap was minimal except of course gables etc. this was a plus considering the cost. one man install is very possible and not hard to keep right. follow manufacturer guide to sealing/flashing the joints. had a little trouble 10 yrs ago getting rep to replace some pcs. that were bogus on deliv. this was the shakertown product. looks beautiful, and the pre-stain feature on the ground is a blessing. get a bndl extra for possible damage later. they changed the product a bit in 7 yrs when i sided the garage. had to alter it a bit to match up with what i had.

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   Guest_ | Nov 25, 1999 09:34pm | #4

   *These are cheaper to install, but every installation I've seen telegraphs joints at panel seams and corners. Also I've never figured out how to properly flash sheet siding at windows--I think you end up depending on the caulk. So it's cheaper but I think definitely second best.Doug

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   jef | Jan 04, 2000 11:44pm | #5

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   Hi Folks We are thinking of using the 2' x 8' cedar panels now available to side our home. (cedar shingles attached to plwood panels) Anyone have any experiences to relate or warnings about this product?
   Thanks