Lp siding requires flexible exterior grade paintable caulk to seal gaps.
Lp siding gap at concrete.
Siding applied adjacent to porches patios walks etc.
Vertical trim gap caulking.
Use a keyhole or reciprocating saw with a fine tooth blade to remove enough material from one of the pieces of lap siding.
Do not caulk between siding and any built in receiving channels located at or around windows.
Once you go beyond that limit then the pro rata deduction on the coverage you receive is 2 2 per year.
Remove any sawdust dirt or debris from the gap to prep it for finishing.
Must have a clearance of at least 1 in.
Minimum 1 clearance at intersection with roof line.
38 series cedar shake.
Climb cut the surface of the siding such that the rotation of the blade cuts downward on the primed or prefinished surface.
Insulated sheathings lp smartside sidings may be installed over low compression rigid foam or exterior gypsum.
Create a proper 3 16 space at minimum between the two pieces of siding.
Lp smartside strand substrate cedar shake.
Leave a 3 16 in.
Reports call lp customer support at 1 800 648 6893.
Leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim or other materials to allow for structural movement.
Where siding butts window trim door casings and masonry etc.
Contractors watch this video to learn about the advantages of using lp smartside trim siding products and how to install them.
Always caulk between the siding and the trim.
The warranty on lp smart siding is not very long.
Two appropriate products are polyurethane and solvent based caulk.
List of the cons of lp smart siding.
When you install lp smart siding on your home then the warranty you receive will only cover defects in craftsmanship and materials for up to five years.
Minimum 6 in.
1 was from lp.
Seal the panels with semi gloss or satin paint in an oil or alkyd base as translucent sealers are not appropriate for composite siding.
Clearance must be maintained between siding and finish grade.