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What is the overlap for LP siding?
Overlap successive courses by a minimum of one inch, and remember to stagger your joints over stud locations for a more natural appearance. Once your trim and siding is hung, it’s time to seal all expansion joints and corner joints with an ASTM C920, Class 25 sealant.
Can you use screws on LP SmartSide?
LP SmartSide has three product categories: Precision Series, Foundations and Architectural Collection. When installing Precision Series lap in this application, you may use 0.091″ diameter, hot-dipped galvanized ring shank nails or #8 hot-dipped galvanized tapered head wood screws.
Can you face nail LP siding?
Siding should be installed with top (blind) nailing, with the nails placed a mini- mum of 3/8 in (9.5 mm) from either end. Siding may be face nailed as required.
Do you need sheathing under LP SmartSide?
LP SmartSide lap and panel siding is designed to be installed in a direct to stud application, but also offers the flexibility of being installed in a sheathing only method.
Can you install LP smart siding directly to studs?
LP SmartSide 76 Series lap siding may be attached directly to framing members spaced up to a maximum of 24 in. Siding joints should be staggered over successive courses. For installation with or without wood structural panels, joints must occur over stud locations.
How much should LP SmartSide overlap?
Overlap successive courses of siding a minimum of 1”. Siding shall be installed with top (blind) nail placed 3/8” from each end, and 3/4 in. down from the top edge of the board. Siding shall be face nailed 8 in.
How long does it take to install LP smart siding?
Many siding jobs will take approximately two weeks. Most homeowners can stay in their homes during the siding installation process, though there may be a good deal of noise during the day.
Does LP smart siding need to be painted?
According to the terms of LP’s application instructions, all exposed edges of LP® SmartSide® siding and trim must be primed and painted with approved paint to protect the siding substrate. The back side is better left unpainted.
What kind of nail gun do I need for LP siding?
Framing nail guns can be used for siding installation, if the nail being used is long enough to attach the siding firmly to your exterior wood sheathing. While it’s recommended to always use a siding nail gun for siding installation, in a pinch, you may be able to use a framing nailer instead.
What is the difference between SmartSide 38 and 76?
What’s the difference between Series 38 and Series 76 Lap Siding? Other than material thickness, one main difference is 38 Series Lap Siding may be installed on studs spaced a maximum of 16 inches o.c. whereas 76 Series Lap Siding may be installed on studs a maximum of 24 inches o.c.
How long does LP SmartSide last?
Frankly, while the LP SmartSide warranty lasts 20 years beyond Hardie’s, it is prorated, so it loses value every year, and most homeowners are ready for a siding change by that time anyway.
Do you use nails or screws for siding?
Use aluminum, galvanized steel, or other corrosion-resistant nails, staples, or screws when installing vinyl siding. Aluminum trim pieces require aluminum or stainless steel fasteners. All fasteners must be able to penetrate a minimum of 1 1/4” (32mm) into nailable material, such as wood sheathing and framing (Fig.
Is LP siding waterproof?
Although most siding products are not completely waterproof nor flood resistant, LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding is engineered with LP’s proprietary SmartGuard® process to withstand siding water damage and help protect your home from moisture.
What size nails do you use for vinyl siding?
Choose the Right Nails Use galvanized stainless steel or aluminum roofing nails with a head diameter of 3/8 inch. The nails should measure at least 1-3/4 inches in length, long enough to penetrate into the nailable base at least 3/4 inch.
What size nails do you use for siding?
Nail Length Ideally, you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud; 8d nails, which are 2 1/2-inches long, are suitable for most siding materials. It isn’t always possible to nail into studs, especially when you’re installing shake siding.
Do you need plywood behind LP siding?
a. No. LP SmartSide vertical siding can NOT be attached directly to studs, it must be attached to a minimum 7/16 category wood structural panel wall sheathing.
What is LP OSB?
LP OSB (Oriented Strand Board) Sheathing. OSB. MPN: P-LPOSB P-LPOSB. A cost-effective, high performance structural panel, LP® OSB is designed for optimal performance and stability. It contains only low-emitting safe resins and is offered in a comprehensive range of performance categories.
Do I need OSB under siding?
It is completely okay if you were not aware that there’s no sheathing under siding until you removed it. Sheathing works as a case or cover, structural support, insulator, and more. Missing sheathing is not any structural defect. It’s possible that it was not added to the construction plan.
Is LP smart siding OSB?
LP OSB Sheathing. Among the world’s most popular OSB sheathing products, offered in a variety of panel sizes and performance categories. All are APA-rated and backed by a 20-year transferable limited warranty.
