Lp smartside is the new high end siding of choice here in minnesota.
Best screws for lp smart siding.
Still need to penetrate 1 5 inch into studs.
It used to be stucco but moisture intrusion problems with stucco siding made many high end home builders start using james.
We re building a new home sw virginia with 2x6 studs on 24 inch centers.
Or structural applications and should not be used as a structural member in.
I use the yankee method of a tap with the hammer to start the screws.
The material is usually manufactured pre primed which takes the grain color out of the presentation.
T1 11 siding is a specialized form of plywood that was extensively used in the 1970s through the 1980s.
We knew we had to use the 76 series smartside product for the 24 inch centers.
It is still manufactured but is now made from engineered wood products instead of wood.
Then i discovered that lp s installation instructions specify 1 5 inch x.
Lp smart siding is a more upscale looking higher quality product than vinyl which is the cheapest option.
After not seeing any intelligent answers to this question i called lp louisiana pacific as there is no mention of screws in the literature.
Smartside 76 primed engineered treated wood siding panel common.
0 375 in x 48 in x 96 in.
We had hoped to use 1 5 to 2 inches of eps rigid foam to the exterior of the sheathing then 3 4 inch x 4 inch plywood furring strips then lp smartside lap siding.
I screwed mine used 1 5 8 outdoor.
Some of the panels have a mind of their own and the screws pulled them tight.
Whether you install clapboard t1 11 cedar shakes or board and batten siding on your house you can attach it with either nails or screws.
0 4375 in x 48 563 in x 95 875 in item 88997 model xssp25915.
What kinds of nails are for wood siding.
Yes you can use screws just be sure they are either galvanized or stainless steel.
Lp smart siding advantages and disadvantages for those that prefer the all natural 100 percent wood look lp smartside has a downside because it s more prepared for paint than stain.
Smartside panels on shed screw or nail.
The question is can you use screws instead of nails on lp smart siding.
It has a vertical seam every 8 inches or so providing a built in visual pattern.
Trim and fascia are not designed for siding.
