PacTool Gecko Gauge, The Original Home Siding Installation Kit - For Use with 5/16 Inch Fiber Cement Siding and James Hardie Siding, Includes 2 Gecko Gauge Clamps

As a homeowner, we recently embarked on a siding project for our house, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the PacTool SA903 Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit! This incredible tool has been an absolute lifesaver for my husband, allowing him to complete the siding installation quickly and effortlessly, all on his own—no need for an extra pair of hands!Before discovering the Gecko Gauge Mounting Kit, my husband was facing the daunting task of installing the siding with the help of a friend. However, this kit has truly revolutionized the way he works. The genius design of the Gecko Gauges allows him to securely hold and gauge the siding boards in place, freeing up both his hands to fasten them securely without assistance. The result? A seamless and professional finish that looks like it was done by a seasoned contractor.One of the most remarkable aspects of this kit is its user-friendly nature. My husband had no prior experience with siding installation, but with the help of the detailed instructions and a few online tutorials, he quickly became a pro. The Gecko Gauges are adjustable and fit various siding profiles perfectly, ensuring a snug fit every time.The time-saving benefits of the Gecko Gauge Mounting Kit cannot be overstated. Without the need to wait for a helper or juggle cumbersome tools, my husband's productivity soared. What once seemed like a never-ending project was completed in record time, giving him more leisure time to spend with the family.In conclusion, if you are planning a siding project and are hesitant about the challenges of working alone, the PacTool SA903 Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit is an absolute must-have. It transformed what could have been a stressful and time-consuming task into an enjoyable and rewarding experience for my husband. I wholeheartedly recommend this kit, and I can confidently say it will become an indispensable part of your toolbox too!

If you are considering installation of Hardie siding, this rather simple tool is a must have. Yes, they are not inexpensive considering their simplicity, however, you will experience a very significant savings in time and effort which more than offsets the $60 investment for the pair. You do need two for proper and accurate installation of siding.Very fast,easy to use, accurate, and durable unless dropped onto a very hard surface like concrete. The body is made of a tough plastic but it will crack if mistreated. Don't let this happen and you can use them for a very long time. Not much to wear out really.We did drop one off a ladder from about 15 ft onto a concrete pad. The body cracked on a diagonal approx in the middle of the tool. Using Loctite brand two part epoxy adhesive clamped up overnite, we successfully repaired the crack and were able to use the tool to complete the job. There is no sign of the repair failing after approx 400+ use cycles.It is much better to gauge overlap spacing from the bottom of the plank rather than from the top as the major competitor of this brand does. We set our Gecko gauges for a 6" over lap and had no trouble maintaining consistent spacing which is very important to a high quality install. Check your work for level every 4th or 5th plank as there is some minor variation in the Hardie plamks. It is easy to correct for this with the gauges. Level variation is observable if over 1/8th inch, so check your work as you go!I will not do another Hardie siding install without these "Gecko" gauges. Highly recommended.

I bought these gecko guages for my husband who is a contractor and has done miles of siding in the past. He was saying that they usually create jigs by hand before each job for that application they are working on. But that still requires two people to install. One person holding a jig on the left, one person holding a jig on the right, and then if there is not a third person one of them has to keep the reveal as they juggle the nailer to secure the piece. This product cut the install time in half. The good thing about the gecko's is they clamp on in place and allows an individual installer to clamp one on the left, one on the right, and for the single worker to drop the up to a 12' piece into the designated grooves and they hold it for you while you can double check the piece and easily nail it off. It worked out good because the second person wasn't needed for the install. Instead he turned into the cut man and cutting and installing was able to happen simultaneously. The first two courses have to be done in a traditional method. But after you get that second piece on then the gecko's allow you to move quickly up to the top.The geckos look like they are powder coated metal in green. When we got them they were green plastic. At first we were a little turned off until we started using them. Then we agreed that metal would probably be way too heavy and this plastic is pretty thick and durable and performed the function they said they would. For installing siding these gecko's are like having an additional worker that you don"t have to pay an hourly wage for. Several hours on our job paid for themselves.

If you do any siding these are an absolute must have. They lock on to the lower corse of siding and set the depth for the next row. Great when working alone. Holds Hardie siding and cedar. They make your job easier. Buy 2 sets to move faster.

These are great for allowing one person to put up Hardie board. I would not think of doing it without one of these.