Installation Instructions

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A - Perfection Shingle Lap Siding

ON SITE STORAGE

• Store o the ground well supported, on a at well-drained

surface. (Diagram 1a)

• Additional support may be required to achieve a safe clearance

from the ground.

• Store products under a roof or separate waterproof covering.

(Diagram 1a)

• When the waterproof covering is removed, cut all unit banding.

• Keep siding clean and dry. Inspect prior to installation.

General Information

• At the time of manufacture, siding meets or exceeds the performance standards set forth in Composite Panel Association

ANSI 135.6 and has achieved code recognition under ESR-3090 and CCMC 12353-L. For copies of these reports, call LP

Customer Support at 800-648-6893 or go online at https://lpcorp.com/resources/product-literature/#.

• LP’s application instructions describe the minimum requirements needed to assure LP® SmartSide® Limited Warranty

coverage.

• Failure to follow the LP application instructions could result in reduced product service life and may lead to denial of

coverage under the LP SmartSide Limited Warranty.

LP SmartSide Perfection Shingle

Application Instructions

Fiber Substrate

Lap Siding

• Minimum 6 inch clearance must be maintained between siding and nish grade.

• Siding applied adjacent to porches, patios, walks, etc. must have a clearance of at least 1 inch above any surface.

• Siding 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.

• Minimum 1 inch clearance from roof surfaces. (Diagram 2a)

• Apply siding in a manner that prevents moisture intrusion and water buildup.

• 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.

• Do not use staples.

• Siding is designed to be installed directly to wood structural panel wall sheathing.

Before You Begin

PREPARATION

Summary of content (7 pages)

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LP SmartSide Perfection Shingle Application Instructions Fiber Substrate Lap Siding A A - Perfection Shingle Lap Siding ON SITE STORAGE • Store off the ground well supported, on a flat well-drained surface. (Diagram 1a) • Additional support may be required to achieve a safe clearance from the ground. • Store products under a roof or separate waterproof covering. (Diagram 1a) • When the waterproof covering is removed, cut all unit banding. 1a • Keep siding clean and dry. Inspect prior to installation.
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LP SmartSide Perfection Shingle TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES PREPARATION Trim • Trim should be thick enough so the siding does not extend beyond the face of the trim. • Trim and fascia must be applied in a manner that will not allow moisture intrusion or water buildup. Moisture Control • Moisture control and moisture vapor control are critical elements of proper housing design and construction.
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LP SmartSide Perfection Shingle TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES PREPARATION Cutting • For the cleanest cut and longer blade life, a fine-tooth carbide tipped blade is recommended. • Siding is manufactured with a special edge coating which reduces moisture-related issues. If siding is ripped you must take special care to prime, paint and seal all exposed wood fiber as described in the finishing section.
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LP SmartSide Perfection Shingle TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION GENERAL Instructions REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Fastening - Sheathing Only (continued) • Apply siding to wall assembly directly to wood structural panel sheathing. • Begin by nailing a starter strip (approximately 3/8 inch thick x 1-1/2 inch wide) flush with bottom edge of sill plate. • Starting from left to right, level and install the siding so the bottom edge is no more than 1/2 inch below the starter strip.
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LP SmartSide Perfection Shingle TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION Alignment bead WRB Place ring shank nails 1” (2.5 cm) from ends Ensure complete paint coverage of exposed edges Flash, shim, and space 3/8” (10 mm) WRB 5a 3/16” (5 mm) self-spacing 5b Sheathing 8” o.c. max. (20.
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LP SmartSide Perfection Shingle TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION Alternative Fastening Option: Rigid Foam Insulation over Furring Strips, or on Concrete/Masonry Walls over Furring Strips • Install over a minimum 1x4 nominal size Southern Pine furring strips with a specific gravity greater than or equal to 0.55, no more than 16 inches o.c. in wind speed areas less than or equal to 200 mph. • Fastened with a minimum 0.
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LP SmartSide Perfection Shingle TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION G ENERALInstructions REQUIREMENTS Finishing • • • • (CONTINUED) Prime all exposed wood substrate before painting. Thoroughly paint the bottom edges of siding, especially all cut ends next to the roof line. Apply paint as soon as possible and within 180 days of application. Follow the coating manufacturer’s application and maintenance instructions. DO NOT USE: • Semi-transparent and transparent stain.