Installation Instructions

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A - Cedar Shake Lap Siding

• 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 ICC-ES AC321 and has achieved

code recognition under ESR-1301 and CCMC 11826-L, APA recognition under PR-N124, and HUD-MR1318c. 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.

Diagram 1a

LP SMARTSIDE CEDAR SHAKE

PRIMED LAP SIDING

• Minimum 6 inch (152 mm) clearance must be maintained between siding and  nish grade (ground cover).

• Siding applied adjacent to porches, patios, walks, roofs or other hard  nished surfaces must have a clearance of at least 1 inch

(25 mm) above that surface. (Diagram 2a)

• 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 locations.

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

• All wood substrate exposed to the weather must be sealed in a manner the prevents moisture intrusion and water accumulation.

- Seal ALL exposed cuts of siding and trim. Field spray applied coatings on cuts are not recommended.

- Sealing can be accomplished by applying a coating or sealant according to the manufacturer’s requirements.

• Do not use staples.

• Siding is designed to be installed directly to wood structural panel wall sheathing, or can be installed directly to studs

spaced a maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) on-center (o.c.), or over rigid foam insulation or to furring strips over concrete/

masonry walls.

Before You Begin

ON SITE STORAGE

PREPARATION

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (8 pages)

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS LP SMARTSIDE CEDAR SHAKE PRIMED LAP SIDING ® A A - Cedar Shake 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. • Keep siding clean and dry. Inspect prior to installation.
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LP® SmartSide® TRIM & FASCIA Cedar Shake 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES PREPARATION Trim • Trim should be thick enough so the shake does not extend beyond the face of the trim. - LP SmartSide 540 Series Trim is recommended when the shake reveal selected ranges between a maximum of 10 inches (254 mm) to a minimum of 7 inches (178 mm). • Trim and fascia must be applied in a manner that will not allow moisture intrusion or water accumulation.
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LP® SmartSide® TRIM & FASCIA Cedar Shake 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 intrusion. If siding is ripped you must take special care to prime, paint and seal all exposed wood fiber as described in the Finishing Instructions on page 8.
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LP® SmartSide® TRIM & FASCIA Cedar Shake 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION GENERAL Instructions REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Fastening - Sheathing Only (continued) • LP® SmartSide® Cedar Shake is a reversible siding product that can be applied with either a staggered edge appearance or rotated 180 degrees to achieve straight edge appearance.
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LP® SmartSide® TRIM & FASCIA Cedar Shake 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION 1/16” (2 mm) alignment groove WRB Place nail 1” (25 mm) from ends Ensure complete paint coverage of exposed edges Flash, shim, and space 3/8” (10 mm) (Do not caulk, to 3/16” (5 mm) gap WRB Sheathing Sheathing Diagram 5a Diagram 5b 8” o.c. max.
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LP® SmartSide® Cedar Shake INSTALLATION Alternative Fastening Option: Fastening Instructions - Direct to Stud • Siding may be installed directly to studs spaced no greater than 16” (406 mm) o.c. that have adequate corner bracing. • Use a minimum 0.092 inch diameter smooth shank nail, hot-dipped galvanized (ASTM A153) or equivalent.
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LP® SmartSide® TRIM & FASCIA Cedar Shake 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION Alternative Fastening Option: Attachment to Furring Strips over Rigid Foam Insulation > 1 inch, or Furring Strips over Concrete/Masonry • For rigid foam insulation greater than 1 inch (25 mm), install over a minimum 1x4 (25 mm x 102 mm) nominal size Southern Pine furring strips with a specific gravity greater than or equal to 0.55, no more than 12 inches (305 mm) o.c. in wind speed areas less than or equal to 200 mph.
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LP® SmartSide® TRIM & FASCIA Cedar Shake 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 near grade or 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: • Stain.