Installation Instructions

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Date Created: 03/15/2017
Last Revision: 05/02/2020
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 Fastener Placement for Vertical Siding:
Maximum 3/8 inch (10 mm) from ends and edges (See Figure 3c)
 Fastener Spacing for Vertical Siding:
Fastened a maximum of 6 inches (152 mm) o.c. along the perimeter (See Figure 3c)
 Minimum Fastener Type for Batten:
Corrosion Resistant = hot-dip galvanized (ASTM A153) or equivalent
 Ring Shank
- Ring Shank nails provide superior resistance to fastener pull-through. In
Hurricane-Prone Regions or locations where negative wind loads are a concern,
ring shank nails should be used.
- Trim nails may be used in other locations with the following cautions: Do not
overdrive or counter sink the fastener, nail flush with the surface of batten.
Batten nails shall be installed per the length, placement, spacing and quantity
requirements listed in this document. Detachment of batten is not covered by
the LP SmartSide limited warranty whether ring shank or trim nails are used.
 Shank diameter = 0.092 inch
 Length = fastener shall be long enough to fully penetrate Vertical Siding by at least
1/4 inch (6 mm) (See Figure 4a & 4b)
- Caution: Choose a fastener length that will not damage wiring or other
utilities in the exterior wall assembly
 Fastener Placement for Battens:
Maximum 3/8 inch (10 mm) from ends and edges (See Figure 3a or 3b)
 Fastener Spacing for Battens:
Fastened with two nails at both ends, with additional fasteners spaced a max. of
12 inches (305 mm) o.c. along alternating edges the length of the batten (See Figure 3a)
- Exception: For battens less than 2.5 inches (64 mm) wide, 1 nail is required at each
end, with additional fasteners spaced a maximum of 24 inches (305 mm) o.c.
along alternating edges (See Figure 3b)
 DO NOT bridge floors with Vertical Siding or Battens. (See Figure 5a)
Create a horizontal joint between floors.
Horizontal joint must be flashed with sloped metal Z-flashing
 Vertical Siding must be applied in a manner that will not allow moisture intrusion or water buildup.
 All other requirements of the LP® SmartSide® Panel Siding Application Instructions and LP®
SmartSide® Trim and Fascia Application Instructions must be followed.
 When using SmartSide siding with other siding products like stucco, brick or cultured stone veneers
it is important to use a capillary break so moisture absorbed into those veneers cannot be
transferred into siding. Separate SmartSide siding from veneers with minimum 3/8 inch (10 mm)
space for horizontal or vertical joints, use sealant. Backer rod may be required by the sealant
manufacturer. (See Figure 6)