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Matt Risinger and Longboard Aluminum Siding

rockies63 | Posted in General Questions on

Here’s a nice looking metal siding product called Longboard that should last decades. I was surprised to hear that it is made from 14 gauge metal – usually siding is 24 gauge at best.

The vertical version is pricey, but apparently they are going to introduce a lap siding and a board-and-batten version that is about 30% less. And no, I’m not affiliated with the company or get any compensation for mentioning them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZroPW448fk&t=23s

https://longboardproducts.com/

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  1. matthew25 | | #1

    My problem with this is that using aluminum as furring strips adds more thermal bridging than it reduces because aluminum is so highly conductive. I like the idea of the structural support system but it will be hard to beat wood furring both for price and thermal performance.

    1. Chris_in_NC | | #2

      How do alum furring strips mounted to the exterior side of the continuous insulation increase thermal bridging through the continuous insulation?
      If something is bridging through the insulation, it is not the furring strip itself....

      1. matthew25 | | #7

        I was thinking of the bracket system Rockies mentions below, the brackets poke through the insulation layer.

    2. rockies63 | | #5

      I think the furring strip system they offer is optional - the cladding is designed to work on wood furring strips too. From what I saw in the video, for really thick exterior insulation they have mounting brackets which are screwed into the sheathing and studs and then the aluminum furring strips attach to those. The brackets have a material (strip of rubber?) between them and the sheathing to act as a thermal break.

      https://www.youtube.com/@longboardproducts

      1. Malcolm_Taylor | | #6

        rockies63,

        Metal siding you can install on vertical rain-screen strapping is a real plus.

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    Akos | | #3

    The bigger issue with any of these is they are commercial. So you are looking at issues with availability for a small project and $$$$.

    These printed aluminum siding do make for pretty low maintaince cladding though.

  3. Chris_in_NC | | #4

    Without knowing it, on a trip to Arizona this week I walked past an entire building clad with Longboard products. The privacy screen cladding (probably a sun screen in this case) stuck in my head, it was a really nice architectural touch. I just saw project pictures of the same building when checking out the Longboard site.

    1. fulfilledroast | | #9

      Since the cladding is made to operate with wood furring strips as well, I believe the furring strip method they give is optional. According to what I observed in the video, mounting brackets for extremely thick outside insulation are put into the studs and sheathing, to which the aluminum furring strips are attached. https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/hows-this-for-solar-gain/ geometry dash world

    2. Forestr | | #10

      Matt Risinger's review of Longboard Aluminum Siding highlights an interesting product in the metal siding market. The use of 14 gauge metal for siding is indeed surprising and suggests a significant increase in durability compared to the more common 24 gauge. Although the vertical version is expensive, the upcoming lap siding and board-and-batten versions at a reduced price point could make this high-quality option more accessible. His transparency about not being affiliated with the company adds credibility to his endorsement
      https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/matt-risinger-podcast-release/
      neal-fun

  4. tdbaugha | | #8

    My local airport is using longboard siding on their expansion project. I saw it up close and it looks very nice. They used dark and light fir colored stuff and it’s very realistic. The thickness is evident when you touch it, feels solid.

  5. ShakirKhan | | #11

    Sir I like the idea of the structural support system but it will be hard to beat wood furring both for price and thermal performance. https://tiktokio.vip/

  6. ShakirKhan | | #12

    listen Although the vertical version is expensive, the upcoming lap siding and board-and-batten versions at a reduced price point could make this high-quality option more accessible. https://musically-down.com/

  7. Wewe | | #13

    The vertical version is pricey, but apparently they are going to introduce https://1depositcasinonz.com/

  8. alexreynolds | | #14

    What specific features or benefits of the Longboard metal siding make it a better choice compared to traditional siding materials? https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question quordle

  9. ryanryand | | #15

    anyone ever compare this to pac-clad metal siding?

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