Installation Guide

TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES
• All exposed wood substrate must be sealed in a manner that
prevents moisture intrusion and water build up. To achieve
this, use primer, paint, sealant and ashings as follows in these
application instructions.
• Attach sot products only to framing members which have been
kiln dried or air-seasoned to a moisture content of 19% or lower.
• Do not install sot over crooked framing materials.
• LP SmartSide Sot products are not designed for and are not
suitable for use as siding or trim.
Exception: 8 ft. long and 9 ft. long ber substrate sot panels.
Reference the stamp rating on the back of the panel.
• Sots must not be in direct contact with masonry, concrete,
brick, stone, stucco or mortar. Backer rod is recommended to
properly space materials at these location.
• Do not use staples
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
• 76 and 190 Series 4 ft. wide strand sot carries a structural
sheathing trademark in addition to its trademark for sot
applications. Diagram 2a shows a structural decking application
with a 76 or 190 series Sot/RSCD panel installed with the high
appearance value, primed surface facing towards the open
framing. Installation shall conform to roof sheathing installation
requirements per the local code. This panel must bear a Rated
Sheathing/Ceiling Deck trademark with span rating. Use within
the limitations of the span rating.
• 38 Series strand and 76 Series ber sot panels do not bear
Rated Sheathing/Ceiling Deck trademarks and are not acceptable
for structural deck applications. They are designed for use in
applications seen in diagrams 2b and 2c.
• Factory manufactured Cut-To-Width sot is approved for use in
closed sot applications only. (See diagrams 2b and 2c)
• Field prepared Cut-To-Width sot should comply with local
building codes.
• If sot panels need to be eld-cut to width, cut them 3/8 inch
less than full width so you can leave a 3/16 inch space on each
side.
• Space all end and edge joints 3/16 inch and apply sealant.
2a
CUTTING
2b
2c
Use LP SmartSide
76 and 190 Series
strand substrate
sot panels
bearing RS/CD.
Do not use ber
substrate sot.
PREPARATION
Before You Begin
Limitations
Use LP SmartSide
76 Series ber
substrate or 38,
76 or 190 Series
strand substrate
sot panels.
Open Sot
Closed Sot
Closed - Vented Sot
Use LP SmartSide
Cut-to-Width
vented sot
panels. Position
vents away from
wall.
LP SmartSide Sot
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