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   ruffmike | Feb 19, 2003 04:19am | #1

   I don't understand why my post disapeared off the board.Could someone respond just to confirm I exist.....Mike

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   UncleDunc | Feb 19, 2003 06:13am | #2

   >> I don't understand why my post disapeared off the board.

   It disappeared because you had already seen it. The normal behavior of the forum software is to show you only messages you haven't already seen.

   >> Could someone respond just to confirm I exist.

   You do exist.

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   JohnCA07 | Oct 25, 2004 11:48pm | #3

   Did you ever install the Clearlam as you had planned?  I am trying to decide between the Clearlam LVL siding product and solid wood siding.  Can you tell us about your feelings on the product if you installed the Pacific Wood Laminates Clearlam siding?

   If you went with something else any reason you decided against the Clearlam.
   Anyone else have any experience with Clearlam you can share?

   Thanks, John

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   ruffmike | Nov 10, 2004 07:21am | #4

   John,sorry for the delay in a response,my internet access is limited.I did go with clearlam 10"shiplap and their trim also.I was in a situation where i had to match my existing siding.My choices were rewood or cedar or clearlam and i was not impressed with the quality of the r.w. or cedar,the r.w. was even fingerjointed.

   The clearlam was easy to work with and seems to be hoding up o.k.,one thing about it though was you can't sink the nails or you'll void any warranty.I spot primed the nails at the end of the day,and was a little concerned that the house looked"rivited",but after a couple coats of paint it all blended in o.k.I seen other jobs with the nails sunk and then bondo'd but i wasn't up for that.I should add that i live in California so harsh weather isn't a factor.Hope this info helps and isn't too late,Mike

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   JimGreen | Nov 10, 2004 10:33am | #5

   I used the Clear Lam on a garage last December in Northern California.   The information that I got with the siding was that you had to sink the nails 1/8" and then putty ( not water based)them or there was no warranty.  You cannot flush nail.  The siding is very hard so I would seriously suggest using a nail gun to set the nails. You also have to get a primer and two coats of paint on in thirty days or there is no warranty.

   The homeowner was doing the painting and did not quite get all the painting done in time due to all of the rain that we had last year.  There were a number of nail holes where the mdf face lifted up.  They needed to be repaired.  I did like the regularity of the siding, though it was closer to 5/8" than 3/4"thick.

   All in all, it is a pretty good product if installed in dry weather and painted in time, but if given the choice I would stay with solid wood siding.  The MDF facing seems pretty temperamental.

   Jim

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   ruffmike | Nov 10, 2004 04:32pm | #6

   Jim,the literature I got showed ilustrations of not sinking the head,but if you accidently did a bondo type filler was required.It also stated an acrylic paint was required.I agree that the mdo is extremely hard,I hand nailed the whole job,mike

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   JimGreen | Nov 10, 2004 06:00pm | #7

   It sounds like they have changed their mind in the last yearon the best way to install it.  I think this new way makes more sense.

   Jim