Specification Sheet

• More
accurate and
easier to use than
home-made wood
“preacher” blocks.
• Adjustable for precise 5”, 6”, 7” or
8” (127.0, 152.4, 177.8 or 203.2 mm) exposures.
Gauging block easily snaps into desired exposure
position without use of tools or fasteners.
• Easily held with one hand while steadying new plank
for nailing.
• May be used with Overlap Gauge for 1-person
application (see No. FCMS Mixed Gauge Set).
• Manufactured of tough, long-lasting, weather-resistant
nylon material throughout.
FCG2 Fiber Cement Siding
Overlap Gauges
• Works with 5/16” (7.92mm) fiber cement siding.
• Permits 1-person application of siding planks by
completely freeing up users hands.
• Two gauges support entire length of plank and precisely
gauge a standard 1-1/4” (31.75mm) overlap in one easy
step - - even on a bowed wall.
• No adjustments to vary and nothing to mark.
• Will not mar finish of pre-painted siding
Place pair of gauges on top edge of lower plank as shown. Rest upper
plank against outside face of the gauge stop to accurately space
planks, and then nail upper plank approximately 18” (45.72 cm) away
from gauge as shown at top of page at right.
Depress thumb tab to allow plank to snap flush to wall and gauge.
Remove gauge by depressing thumb tab again and lifting gauge up
and off lower plank, then pulling gauge out from under top plank.
Catalog Bar Description
Number Code
Number
FCG2 53022 Fiber Cement Siding Overlap Gauges, (1 pair)
Strong, one-piece
tempered spring
steel
construction.
Precision-
ground tip
assures gauge
will grip behind
siding plank.
FCFG Fiber Cement Siding
Facing Gauge
Catalog Bar Description
Number Code No.
FCFG 53045 Fiber Cement Siding Facing Gauge
MIXED GAUGE SET
FCMS 53046 One Facing Gauge and One Overlap Gauge
Using the Facing
Gauge while working
across the width of
the plank assures
greater accuracy of
the desired exposure
and guards against
sagging. The Facing
Gauge may also be
used in combination with the Malco Overlap Gauge to prop up one
end of the plank for one-person application.
No. FCMS
Mixed Set