Installation Guide

CONDITION
Snug
Flush
Visible Fiber
Countersunk
1/16 - 1/8 inch
Countersunk
more than 1/8 inch
CORRECTION
OK
OK
Paint
Apply Sealant
Apply Sealant and
re-nail
TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES
• Fasteners: 6d (0.099”) or 8d (0.113”)
non-staining, hot-dipped galvanized
(ASTM A-153) or equal. Apply and correct
overdriven nails as shown in Table 3a.
• Sealant: Use an exterior-quality,
non-hardening, paintable sealant. Use
Class 25 or higher exterior sealant meeting
the ASTM C920 Standard for Specication
for Elastomeric Joint Sealants. Follow the
sealant manufacturer’s instructions for
application.
• Paint: Exterior-quality 100% acrylic latex
paint, specially formulated for use on wood
and engineered wood substrates, is highly
recommended. Semi-gloss or satin nish
oil or alkyd paints are acceptable. For at
alkyd paint, please check with the coating
manufacturer for their recommendations for
use on composite wood siding.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
• Framing: A maximum of 24 inch o.c. intermediate support
is required for sot greater than 12 inches wide. 24 inch o.c.
intermediate support is NOT required for sot 12 inches wide
and under. (See diagrams 4a and 4c)
• Framing shall be of sucient size and quality to securely attach
the sot. Installer is resposible for ensuring all framing meets
local building code requirements.
• All panel ends and edges must be supported or backed by
solid support. Additional blocking may need to be installed.
Complete perimeter framing support is required for all sot.
• Panels must be installed perpendicular to framing supports,
except in open sot applications over gabled eaves.
• Fastener length: Long enough to fully penetrate framing
support a minimum of 1 inch. (See diagram 3b)
• Fastener placement: 3/8 inch from ends and edges.
• Fastener spacing: Space nails a maximum of every 6 inches
o.c. at panel edges and a maximum of every 12 inches o.c. along
intermediate supports. (See diagrams 4b and 4d)
• For information on fastening LP® SmartSide® sots in high wind
speed areas, refer to APA PR-N117 and/or NER-626 found at
www.lpcorp.com.
Table 3a
3b
PREPARATION
General Application Equipment
End Joint
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
INSTALLATION
Standard Fastening Instructions
1” min.
Space 3/16” and
apply sealant
LP SmartSide CTW, Vented CTW and Sot Panels
(Long Dimension Across Supports)
Maximum Span (inches)
All Edges Supported
24
24
24
Product Category
38 Series Strand
Substrate
76 Series Strand & Fiber
Substrate
190 Series Strand
Substrate
Minimum Nail Size
and Type
6d (0.099") hot-dipped
galvanized or equal
8d (0.113") hot-dipped
galvanized or equal
8d (0.113”) hot-dipped
galvanized or equal
LP SmartSide Sot
3