FAQ

Date: November 2009
Preceding Version: June 2009
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a. LP® SmartSide® products should be painted as soon as possible after
installation. They must be painted within 180-days of installation. Refer
to the installation instructions for proper finishing of the siding and trim.
56. Can LP SmartSide® siding be blind nailed?
a. LP SmartSide Precision Series lap siding can be blind nailed. Refer to the
installation instructions for proper installation.
57. Do all of the nail heads need to be caulked?
a. Nail heads that are recessed or counter sunk must be caulked. Refer to
the installation instructions for proper installation.
58. Does LP SmartSide vented soffit provide enough ventilation to satisfy the building
code?
a. Yes. LP SmartSide vented soffit provides ten square inches of ventilation
for every twelve inches of length of soffit.
59. Do I have to apply a screen to the vents of the LP SmartSide vented soffit?
a. A screen is not required to be applied to the back of the LP SmartSide
vented soffit. The opening of the vent complies with the 2006
International Building Code.
60. Which LP SmartSide soffit products are rated to be used as roof sheathing?
a. LP SmartSide Precision 76 Series soffit is the only soffit approved to be
used as a structural roof sheathing.
61. What are the allowable maximum spans for LP SmartSide siding?
a. Most LP SmartSide siding is limited to 16-inch framing spans. 76 Series
Precision lap siding and 190 Series Precision panel siding may be used
with up to 24_-inch framing spans.
62. Do I need special tools to work with LP SmartSide siding?
a. No. LP SmartSide siding can be installed using common woodworking
tools.
63. Can LP SmartSide Architectural Series cedar shake siding be installed with the
straight edge down?
a. Yes. It can be installed with either edge down. If the random edge is
down, start at the lower left corner of the wall. If the straight edge is
down, start at the lower right corner of the wall. Refer to the installation
instructions for proper installation.
64. Can LP SmartSide Architectural Series cedar shake siding be blind-nailed?
a. No. Refer to the installation instructions for fastening.
65. Is it okay to exceed the minimum overlap on LP SmartSide Foundation and Precision
Series lap siding?
a. Yes, but do not let the overlapped thickness of the siding exceed the
thickness of the trim. Do not overlap the siding less than the minimum
specified amount. Refer to the installation instructions for proper
installation.
66. Can stucco be applied directly against LP SmartSide trim?