Fiberglass siding for fish house?

[redhooks]

I'm in the process of building a crank down house and wqas looking at the siding on RV's. I called Winnebago and they sell rolls of fiberglass siding 8' x 15-30' for about $25/roll. The guy on the phone said it would be easy enough to screw or glue these down and that they should be all weather since campers are meant to be. Anyone Have any experienece with this stuff? The price is right just wondering if it's durabe enough and easy enough to work with. If not anyone have any ideas for an alternative. Otherwise I found flat aluminum is about 40$ 4x8 sheet at the fishhouse store. Any ideas?

thanks

[Dave]

I would double-check what that guy told you. I was looking into reskinning my camper and the stuff used today on campers is called Filon. Yes, some type of fiberglass material but, I was told it's very expensive. You'll need outside backing material (plywood) to glue this Filon to, not just glued or screwed to studs.

[redhooks]

Thanks Dave-

It was through the surplus dept so maybe it was in less than perfect shape. I was kinda skeptical when the guy on the phone said I could just glue/screw to the studs, and they don't ship so I guess I won't be driving to Iowa for siding. Stlll hoping to find some cheaper than $40/sheet.

Anyone have any other ideas for affordable siding?

redhooks

[Down Deep]

Why not use vinyl siding. Its easy to install and easily repaired. Just about any vinyl will get you 25 years. I have vinyl on my Ice Castle and there have been no problems in 5 years.

[CraigM]

Redhooks, I have fiberglass siding on my house. I bought it already finished, so I can't tell you what the cost was. I do like it though as it is seamless and easy to clean. I believe it was glued over 1/4" plywood. If you can get it for $25.00 a roll, I would go for it. Even with the plywood you are still money ahead.

[The_Duckslayer]

Quote:

---

If you can get it for $25.00 a roll, I would go for it. Even with the plywood you are still money ahead.

---

Hmmmm, It's a long way from Grand Rapids to IA and with the price of gas as it is, the point that it is not cheaper may be getting nearer. Food for thought! I have a Jimmy and can still get $40.00 worth of gas in it! Pretty sad huh! Take care and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

[FEZ HUNT]

The siding will need plywood backing or it will be very wavy. It will also need to be glued or it will get very wavy when the temperature changes.

[Waterfowl chaser78]

Try pro-steel yes it's more weight but it really makes the structure strong and more durable!

[MSchmillen]

Call the guys at Profish Enterprises. They might sell you some material, not sure.

[pegleg]

We have fiberglas siding on both of our houses and I probably won't put it on another one. I does get wavy over time even glued to plywood and stored inside when not in use. Also, it cracks (we have 3 cracks on one of our houses now). The advantages are easy to clean and we have a painted design on the side so it looks nice but I would go with vinyl or steel before fiberglass again.

[mnhunter2]

I used aluimum sofit material for the siding on my fish house bought it at menards comes in a 50' roll and is 24" wide, I built a frame to pull it tight so it has almost no ripples in it and screwed it to the studs, it is a lot lighter than steel and should last a long time.

[LODFFB]

How does that work? Isnt Soffit perferated w/ holes so the roof can breathe?

[stmichael]

I think he meant facia. That is smooth.

[Gus]

I thought I remembered seeing both perforated and un-perforated soffit when I replaced mine two years ago. A quick trip to menards should solve the question.

[stmichael]

GUS,

That could very well be... I have only seen the soffit material come in 8'-10' lengths roughly 18" wide with the perforations for venting. This is only my experiences with it. Menards will definetly have a better answer. I am no pro.

[Longline]

I am guessing he used what is called Coil Stock. Same material as facia and soffit but in a nice roll. As for siding if I had the money for siding i would definately use steel siding and not the vinyl as said before vinyl can get waves in it if it is nailed to tight or glued on because of how it expands and shrinks. I would think about just putting on some polebarn steel.