The basic hanger for lap-siding planks grew out of my need for assistance while working alone. These hangers allow you to take your hands off the plank after inserting it in the hanger brackets. You can reach for your nail gun, re-load it, answer your cell phone, whatever. Plus, the brackets are set at exactly the right lap, 1.25 inch, so you don't have to measure every time. This also improves production for a team. While one guy is installing siding with the Hearty Hangers his partner can be cutting the next board. It really streamlines production.
The shingle panel hangers are new and offer a versatile approach to installing these handsome shingle units. My first job with these panels utilized the ones with the non-uniform bottom edge. The first hangers we developed have three settings to comply with the notching system and the pattern employed on the non-uniform edge. The shingle hangers fit into the grooves on the panels, which are of consistant length. They are fixed in place by use of a cam, similar to the plank hangers except this cam compresses into the side of the groove. I found these hangers made the job amazingly simple. I've talked to some guys who preferred to struggle with measurements, levels and holding the cement wonders with their teeth - pride of accomplishment the hard way, I guess. I can't believe that it is faster that way. If you try this product and still prefer doing the job the hard way I would like to hear why.
I look forward to hearing from you siders, Happy hanging! God Bless!
