I screwed mine used 1 5 8 outdoor.
Best screws for lp smart siding.
After not seeing any intelligent answers to this question i called lp louisiana pacific as there is no mention of screws in the literature.
The question is can you use screws instead of nails on lp smart siding.
Some of the panels have a mind of their own and the screws pulled them tight.
Lp smart siding is a more upscale looking higher quality product than vinyl which is the cheapest option.
What kinds of nails are for wood siding.
0 375 in x 48 in x 96 in.
I use the yankee method of a tap with the hammer to start the screws.
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.
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.
Yes you can use screws just be sure they are either galvanized or stainless steel.
Still need to penetrate 1 5 inch into studs.
The material is usually manufactured pre primed which takes the grain color out of the presentation.
It is still manufactured but is now made from engineered wood products instead of wood.
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.
Lp smartside is the new high end siding of choice here in minnesota.
Lp smartside trim and fascia can be applied directly over materials such as siding or fastened directly to structural members up to 24 inches o c.
Then i discovered that lp s installation instructions specify 1 5 inch x.
We knew we had to use the 76 series smartside product for the 24 inch centers.
T1 11 siding is a specialized form of plywood that was extensively used in the 1970s through the 1980s.
Trim and fascia are not designed for siding.
We re building a new home sw virginia with 2x6 studs on 24 inch centers.
It used to be stucco but moisture intrusion problems with stucco siding made many high end home builders start using james.
It has a vertical seam every 8 inches or so providing a built in visual pattern.
Many people find that there is no reason to pay such a high premium for hardie plank if lp offers great curb appeal and quality at a fraction of the cost.
Smartside 76 primed engineered treated wood siding panel common.
The nice thing about screws is if you don t get the lap joint right you can re screw.
