Shiplap VS Nickel Gap | Nickel Gap is Better!!!

In this video we take at the differences between Shiplap & Nickel Gap. Shiplap is the common terminology but nickel gap has some distinct advantages in terms of installation and quality of the finished product.


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(0:00) Intro
(1:18) Nickel Gap Milled Profile
(1:51) Shiplap Milled Profile
(2:46) Material Thickness Matters
(4:10) Ease of Installation
(4:34) Shiplap Reveal is Adjustable
(5:25) Face Nailing is Bad
(7:09) Should You Use Adhesive
(10:50) Fastest Installation
(11:46) Best Material Choice???
(13:15) MDF is Easy to Install
(13:54) Material Must Be Sanded


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