I'm installing some on a cantilevered-beam, flat roofed "ultramodern" house
from the 1950's. The original siding was similar to T-111 but the top layer
of fir veneer was smooth sanded. The stuff you get now has a rough-bandsawn
finish and looks a LOT buttuglier than the original did, besides not matching.
I smoothed the top layer using a minigrinder with 60 grit discs then
beltsanding.
I did 3 sheets and then it was noon. I have never been covered with a thick
layer of wood dust even on the back of my jeans before. At the shop run
by the two brothers, brother #1 suggested cutting a sheet in half, running the
halves through their 42" sander, then biscuit joining the two halves back
together. Brother #2 said why not just dado some grooves in some 5/8"
ACX? If I can't find a source with smooth T111, which is unlikely, or anyplace
that has a 48" sander, brother #2's idea is the one that sounds best.
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> I'm installing some on a cantilevered-beam, flat roofed "ultramodern" house
> from the 1950's. The original siding was similar to T-111 but the top layer
> of fir veneer was smooth sanded. The stuff you get now has a rough-bandsawn
> finish and looks a LOT buttuglier than the original did, besides not matching.
> I smoothed the top layer using a minigrinder with 60 grit discs then
> beltsanding.
> I did 3 sheets and then it was noon. I have never been covered with a thick
> layer of wood dust even on the back of my jeans before. At the shop run
> by the two brothers, brother #1 suggested cutting a sheet in half, running the
> halves through their 42" sander, then biscuit joining the two halves back
> together. Brother #2 said why not just dado some grooves in some 5/8"
> ACX? If I can't find a source with smooth T111, which is unlikely, or anyplace
> that has a 48" sander, brother #2's idea is the one that sounds best.
>
Its T1-11, which stands for Texture 1-11. What you need to look for is
APA Rated Siding, T1-11 is just one style of it. You can pick from a
variety of textures and groove patterns/types/spacing and the sheets can
be ordered in 4x8,9, or 10ft lengths. You'll probably have to order it
through your local lumberyard. They can help you get what your looking
for and chances are it may only take a few days to get it in. Second
option is contact a local contractor to see if he has any.
IMHO, Either way it sure beats any of the idea's that have been presented
earlier.