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Just as an FYI, my attached garage is 2x6 construction, well insulated, vapor barrier under the concrete, but not climate controlled and my tools and weight equipment are a bit rusty after two years.

Yeah, they don't seem to clamp down quite as tight as I would like but my guess is that is to prevent damage to the material.

Yes they are. They use a bolt/nut in pre-drilled holes to set the height.

My builder came out and placed a laser level across the first course and said, "looks good" and to ditch the 4' level for this project :D We used the Gecko tool to install another 3 courses and re-checked with the laser and were dead on. Added chalk lines to the rest of the building as...

Great tip! Thanks!

Just talked to my builder who did the cement siding on my house and he said he'd stop by and take a look. He called to ask an unrelated question (what timing). I'll post what he finds/suggests. Thanks all for the help/suggestions!

Maybe that's where I'm thinking too much...since the 4' level won't give an accurate picture, maybe we just snap some lines off the 1st course and continue and throw out the level?!

I agree on the 4' level being too short. We're sliding it along the top edge (slowly) after setting it in the Gecko tools and looking for any change. No bow.

Will confirm again tomorrow, if the weather cooperates.

The clamps look to be identical but I'll check again tomorrow. We measured a few boards to see if they were consistent end-to-end and they varied no more than 1/16" (worst case of the few that we did check). I'll check for level at the bottom as well as at the top. Yes, the starter course...

You're probably right.

Hey all. Constructing a 30x40 building and have gotten to the siding installation phase and am running into an issue. I am using LP Smart Side lap siding. My kids and I spent this afternoon on the 1st 30' wall getting the starter strips and the first row done. We can run a 4' level across...

I would imagine this is a good starting point. https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/codes/

That is correct. You may want to check with your local building authority regarding the rules on how much you can/cannot enclose. They're pretty strict about this (at least in Charleston).

I've had the Weaver W-Pro 10 for about two years now. I'm 6'1" and with the adapters, I've had no issues with headroom. I like the asymmetric loading as I have had my Wrangler, Chevelle, F-150, Liberty, Kia Sorento and even my funny car on the lift at one point or another. I've had them...