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1. 
   JTC1 | Jun 16, 2005 11:37pm | #1

   FF,

   I just don't think you have gone to the right supplier yet.

   The big boxes around here (DE) don't carry smooth and their help would undoubtedly give you that blank stare.  The professional siding suppliers do, in white and brown always, sometimes in dark green.  We have 2 in town, sell only siding, and roofing supplies. 

   It may be my imagination but the faux wood grain stuff feels heavier / stiffer after bending, probably because of the mini-channels created by the faux wood grain.

   Jim

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.

2. 
   dieselpig | Jun 17, 2005 12:41am | #2

   Where do you live?  Maybe someone here knows of a supplier in your area.  Fill out yer profile and we'll see what we can do.

   Alcoa is one brand name of smooth coilstock that comes to mind.

3. 
   ponytl | Jun 17, 2005 02:42am | #3

   i use gutter coil...  find someone that runs a gutter machine and he'll have alot of small coils they don't run (end of large coils)  u can usually buy them for about the scrap price cause thats where they end up...

   pony

4. 
   Oakey | Jun 17, 2005 03:34am | #4

   If you want, take a look at Alcoa. They have a coil to match just about every major siding manufacturers colors, and more.  Something like 150 plus colors and textures.  If your going smooth use their 2-layer painted coil,it stays nicer longer. And it's only a couple bucks more per 24" coil. Worth it. 

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   Sphere | Jun 17, 2005 05:08am | #5

   OBDYKE...comes in 24" x 50' rolls...brown/white or grey/white ( be DAM careful w/ the grey white with sunglasses on, in the shade, it is possible to bend a whole coil, INSIDE OUT..but, I dunno fer sure).

   Benjamin Obdyke.com or sumptin ..

     Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   " out of kindness, i suppose"

   Towns,  the original.

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   donpapenburg | Jun 17, 2005 08:05am | #6

   I use Alcoa , but Rollex looks good also.