Lp Lap Siding Installation

Contractors watch this video to learn about the advantages of using lp smartside trim siding products and how to install them.

Lp lap siding installation.

During this video i take you thru many of the different lp smartside siding installation tips and tricks i have learned over the years. Repairing lap siding butt joints. Nail a starter strip wood lath or siding approximately 3 8 in. How to install lp smartside trim siding.

For an installation over masonry or other surface that extends below grade the starter strip should be installed at least 6 8 above grade. Siding joints should be staggered over successive courses. We ll also review the proper tools needed and. Use hot dipped galvanized nails with a minimum 0 270 in.

How to install lp smartside trim siding. Above bottom chalk line and install first course of siding. This video shows you how to install lp smartside trim siding products with easy step by step instructions. Penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 1 1 2 in.

Check your local building code before starting to install the sid ing to confirm if wall sheathing is required. Find product specifications warranties installation instructions and msds for all lp building solutions in our product literature resource center. To fasten the siding use galvanized nails sized to penetrate at least 11 2 into the studs. Available in cedar texture and smooth finish to enhance the curb appeal of new and remodeled homes.

X 1 1 2 in 1 4 in. I was contracted by. At lp we understand the challenging dynamics of the building industry deadlines limited skilled workforces potential liabilities reputation management and inventory shortages just to name a few and how those are amplified during this time of unparalleled unknown amid covid 19. Lp smartside 38 series lap siding may be attached directly to framing members that are spaced up to a maximum of 16 in.