Installation Instructions

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TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES
• 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. (Diagrams 4a & 4b)
• Staggered Edge: Starting from left to right, level and install shake so bottom edge is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) below
the starter strip (Diagrams 4a), or
• Straight Edge: Starting from right to left, level and install shake so bottom edge is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) below
the starter strip. (Diagrams 4b)
• Use the alignment groove in shiplap edge as a spacing guide. Do not overlap the alignment groove. (Diagrams 4b & 5b)
- Alternate reveals are allowed. Trim should be thick enough so the shake does not extend beyond its face.
• To obtain the best shake appearance using staggered edge or straight edge, cut and fasten the starter pieces for each
course using a 12 inch (305 mm) stair-step method as shown in (Diagrams 4a & 4b).
• Overlap shakes using the alignment notch to conceal nail heads and achieve uniform reveal. The alignment notch provides
for an overlap of at least 1 inch (25 mm) at the shortest staggered edge to a maximum of 1-3/4 inches (45 mm) at the longest
staggered edge regardless of whether the staggered or straight edge is exposed.
• The shake should  t against the window/door trim or the corner board leaving a 3/16 inch (5 mm) gap.
- Shiplap at this location must be removed to full panel thickness and caulked.
- The opposite shiplap edge is facing up, to receive the next piece of siding.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
Fastening Instructions - Sheathing Only (continued)
Cut o 3/4”
(19 mm)
from left side
Cut o 36”
(914 mm)
from left side
Cut o 24”
(610 mm)
from left side
Cut o 12”
(305 mm)
from left side
Diagram 4a Diagram 4b
Diagram 4c
Diagram 4d
1st course
2nd course
3rd course
4th course
INSTALLATION
Place fasteners
1” (25 mm) from
alignment groove
Alignment
groove
Place fastener
3/4” (25 mm)
down from top
edge of shake
Alignment
groove
Alignment
notch
1-1/2” (38 mm)
overlap
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Wall
sheathing
Wall
sheathing
Staggered Edge Straight Edge
LP® SmartSide® Cedar Shake