This article first appeared in the
PB June 2015
issue of Pro Builder.
The Tapco Tools Pro 19 siding brake is designed to be versatile, strong, and lightweight to help installers battle the four D’s of water management: drainage, deflection, drying, and durability. The brake can bend 16-ounce copper sheet and coil, .030 soft aluminum, and 28-gauge galvanized steel. The Pro 19’s large throat and base-hinge reduce handling and flipping and allow for a better fit, while individual bending handles on the brake put users closer to the work.
Tapco Tools, the originator of the portable siding brake, offers a plethora of siding brakes that help properly fabricate everything from chimney flashing and drip edges to steel wall panels, soffit, and custom brickmold.