Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsSmartSide ManualsBuilding Supplies38 Series Primed Engineered Treated Wood Siding Panel (Common: 0.375-in x 16-in x 192-in; Actual: 0.315-in x 15.938-in x 191.875-in)

TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES

• Consult your local building code for open sot applications.

• Recommended spans for open and closed sots are given in Table 3a. The recommendations in Table 3a for open sots

also apply to combined roof/ceiling construction. Panels are assumed continuous over two or more spans with the long

dimension or strength axis perpendicular to supports for both applications.

(See Table 3a)

• In open and closed sot construction, protect panel edges against direct exposure to the weather with LP SmartSide trim

and fascia. Apply LP SmartSide sot in a manner that prevents moisture intrusion and water build-up. All openings, other

than the vents, must be primed, painted and caulked.

• Open Sot: 76 and 190 Series strand substrate 4 ft. x 8 ft. sot panels may be used face down as the rst row of roof

sheathing. Like any roof sheathing, the panels need to be installed perpendicular to the rafters. The only dierence versus

the rest of the sheathing is that sot panels need to be supported along all four edges by solid blocking. Run 2x4 blocking

between the rafters so you can nail the sot to the blocking. Leave a 1/8 inch space between the edges and ends of the

panels. Nail each panel 6 inches o.c. at the edges and 12 inches o.c. along intermediate supports. (See diagrams 5a and 5b)

• Closed Sot: 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. At all edges and ends, leave a 3/16 inch space and apply sealant. Nail the panels 6 inches o.c. at the

edges and 12” inches o.c. in the eld. (See diagrams 5c and 5d)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

Protect edges of

sot and sheathing

against permanent

exposure to weather

Leave 1/8” space at all

panel end and edge

joints for open sot.

Support and paint all

edges.

INSTALLATION

Open & Closed Sot

Open Sot*

Sot Panel

Open Sot* - Section

Drip-Edge

Fascia and/or

Sub-Fascia

Siding

*Do not use 76 Series ber substrate sot or 38 Series strand substrate sot in open sot applications

Protect edges of

sheathing against

permanent exposure

to weather

Leave 3/16” space

at all panel end and

edge joints for closed

sot. Support and

caulk all edges.

Closed Sot

Roof

Sheathing

Closed Sot - Section