LP Home 4: How to Install LP Smartside Siding Tips and Tricks

[@bobkaczmarek3276]

Small tip!!!!..... paint the heads of the nails while there a coil. Then you're shooting painted nails and touch up is twice as better

[@michaelcarroll991]

That's actually pretty damn smart.

[@hyvemynd605]

Woah holy shit actually a good ass tip in the comments.

[@m00nchildblues]

I did that and paint bits go all in plunger track 🤦‍♂️

[@therealzodiac]

What dude? No fucking way that works. Really?

[@chencheng2506]

This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things kzbin.infoUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.

[@FCAutos]

It seems you've just *nailed* another great video.... (Get it?? *"Nailed"* ? --- Yeah, I know... I'll see myself out...)

[@RRBuildings]

Haha thanks

[@chrisbabbitt4202]

Every dad is writing this one down and now buying supplies to build a new shed JUST to use this joke.

[@kperrin7686]

I love my dad jokes..keep it up 🤙🏽

[@justmejustsayin9581]

Hey! I don’t want any 3/16” wise cracks out of you,

[@layton3503]

25:38 - what???

[@chrishnasko3310]

What’s the paint container with built in brush you use when you paint the edges?

[@BroncoSteven69]

Do you not like the seam covers? Also , do you caulk around windows and doors? I just can’t let all that weather get behind the siding. It seems counter intuitive to me.

[@brookbandeen4999]

Great “cut” stand Terrible siding!

[@jtelectric9905]

Product looks nice, but I don't care for the 3/16 gaps needed for expansion. I would think that would be a non-stop maintenance issue having to re caulk all those joints.

[@bend4852]

Agreed. I would assume if you were to install in the winter, it'd be necessary but in the middle of summer it shouldn't be necessary

[@docsalas1203]

It expands like crazy it’s highly recommended and keeps you within warranty

[@Fufiout]

lets take 30 min to set up a saw horse ffs boys get some product up its not that hard🤔

[@danbob1650]

Painted aluminum bro. For flashing And now there a lap siding butt joint coming to us this year .

[@RRBuildings]

yes the expert finish lap was supposed to be at this job and it didn't make it

[@bobcougar77]

That window flashing detail with the double z flash looks horrible.

[@jasonthompson149]

Don't like the 3/16 gaps. Caulking should be a last resort. LP needs to engineer something with lower expansion qualities.

[@cstephenmurray]

Can you tell me where you got the primer applicator at 7:02? I am doing LP Smart siding on my house and I have searched everywhere for that little can with a brush. Help, please.

[@nathaniseman5439]

Use a pan flash color that matches the siding next time. Stick with 1/8 gaps.

[@i-mievelektromobil3114]

Круче этих парней я никого не видел ещё 🔥👌💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@bradparks8821]

Dude your a carpenter. But when you say its not recommended to make a plunge cut on siding then maybe you shouldn't do it. If you dont have the skills. Plunge cuts happen everyday all day

[@lubetester]

right? you HAVE to plunge in for window and door cuts. Any "carpenter" worth his weight can plunge straight.

[@michaelcarroll991]

This guy took up half the video just to shoe off his tools. I would have already been done with the job, took a vacation wrote my memoir and found a cure for Aids

[@lillygrace53]

I am always very impressed with your attention to detail and craftsmanship. But I have to say the 3/16'' gaps are terrible. I know that is LP's specs but I would not put it on anything that I build. I have done a tour at their plant in North Carolina and was not sold on using it. I think their siding looks way better than Hardie for sure, but that's it. They should of had a better quality of flashing for you to use. That thin gauge galvanize is at the bottom of the flashing category. IMO Stainless, aluminum, painted metal or copper is the only way to go. We always shorten the reveal on the first piece of lap siding by 3/8'' this makes up for the lack of the shadow line on the first piece. You really notice it on 6'' or greater reveals. FINISH NAILS on the trim !!!!! Build us some more post frames you do an awesome job on them.

[@lubetester]

I have seen in person what happens if you DONT gap smart side. Walls with direct sun will be fucked if you dont. The planks will expand and the joints buckle if no gap is left.

[@glenandrews491]

What type of primer are you using on the cut edges?

[@mikevincent2811]

You didn't show how to deal with the inside corner. I would assume you put a 1x1 in the corner prior to installing the siding

[@rawleylehtola2456]

The most efficient way to install lp lap siding is to make a story pole and mark every corner of the building then snap lines before the windows and doors are set.

[@RRBuildings]

Very true... I talked about that in the video

[@vetle33]

What kind of material is that smartside made of? I’m an norwegian carpenter, and most of our houses uses wood as ”rainscreen" ( it’s what we carpenters call it)

[@WEALRO]

Junk it what it is OSB wiki Louisiana Pacific

[@thecoolclips1]

Can we get an update on the "cannon"? I need to know now

[@RRBuildings]

they just kept it there...we worked around it

[@opendstudio7141]

Birds can be a problem in Texas. Some well lit places can become like an Alfred Hitchcock movie set at night. To combat it, some people use propane cannons to drive those large flocks away. Texas has loads of grackles, crows, ravens, buzzards, swifts and hundreds of other birds from all over all getting preped for Spring. So, anywhere there are masses of prey, so are predators and varmints. One of many issues of a mild climate.

[@robj2704]

I don't understand how a gap between two pieces of siding will acclimate and close up if there is a nail at the end of each board which, I believe, would keep the two boards from stretching to fill in that gap. Please explain.

[@douglaspollock102]

Rob J most of the movement will be within the frame structure of the building itself, especially if it’s stick frame. The CSB siding doesn’t expand and contract as much as the wood frame. So, when I read your comment, “ ...keep the two boards from stretching to fill in that gap.” I believe you are making a logical comment but may have not considered the movement of the underlying structure.

[@TravelAlongAdventures]

After using lp siding those butt joints never close, I highly recommend using the h- clips for butt joints. And no matter what the caulking says always tool your caulking it looks a lot better than a bead!

[@justinrutledge6090]

LP SMART? you mean LP SHIT SIDING!!! How can a manufacturer make a product that the installer has to do more to the product then how it comes straight from the manufacturer? Oh it's cheaper then this or that... well theirs a reason why it's cheaper.. it's OSB WITH A PRESS BOARD FACE ALL GLUED AN COMPRESSED TOGETHER.. SHIT! SHOULDNT EVEN BE ALOUD TO SELL SUCH A SHIT PRODUCT!!

[@AntKardano]

wow, siding made from OSB? That's beyond stupid...

[@bubbabraun4760]

not terrible. I've got some of the first breed and it wasn't bad. The new stuff has a wax treatment. I'll say that it's better looking than vinyl, easier to work with than concrete, 16' lengths, and cheaper than most sidings.

[@mathdj01]

@15:23 "....caulk never lasts"....Than show all the places caulk is used?

[@RRBuildings]

Caulk isn’t used persay for the smartside it is to protect your wrb from UV and other damage.

[@mathdj01]

@@RRBuildings I understand. Overall, I wish there was a better solution than caulk.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Help me understand the benefit if this product t, looks to be pretty labor intense. Also, what is the durability/maintenance schedule to be expected? Thank you for any helo

[@chetlangford2144]

22:12 Tip.....put a flat pencil between the saw and the lever! It will keep it steady and you have your other hand again

[@palgautefall3328]

when will the next "Remodeling My Old Farm House" ( 5 ) video get out ?

[@RRBuildings]

when I do more on it

[@WEALRO]

Wiki , LP Louisiana Pacific 🤣

[@dokmanian]

hey Kyle first your right about caulking second is that a special caulk or just any good brand great info

[@cooperoaks1291]

Hey shout out to RR Buildings I want you to do a project for me someday I've recently seen some of your barn builds and I love them especially the dream shop, literally my dream shop

[@danielantman8391]

Just wondering why you are using mill finish metal for your flashing details as opposed to snow scape trim coil??? Needless to say your attention to detail is extraordinary.

[@56832229james]

Can u help me out. I'm going to do some siding and some of the videos say its a must to do a rainguard, but I notice that you are not. Does it very by the type of siding? The location? or what? Thanks

[@ferraridan4883]

How to install it ? Never install it in the first place. CRAP!

[@christopherchavez9908]

Shouldn’t it be better using a finish gun on trim instead of a siding gun?

[@deeeeeeps]

I kid you not you are the first person I've seen on KZbin that can actually caulk. Can't say I'd use the product over Hardie though. I built a dog house out of smart wood corners and hardie siding and purposely ran the material into the ground 8 years ago. Smart wood layers are separating and paint is flaking...Hardie looks brand new. 20 years down the line when your paint is flaking because of expansion and contraction you will be kicking yourself.

[@giovannipetitti1588]

very good Kyle, a wonderful video, you have shown all your professionalism.💯💯💯💯👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏,un giorno spero di ricevere un tuo gadget da esporre sul muro delle celebrità nel mio laboratorio ❤️

[@julietphillips1991]

Nice tutorial Kyle. Jordan, be nice to the neighbor.

[@boydpetit8951]

Where did you get those little blue paint cups with a brush?

[@sni1144]

I have looked everywhere and can't find them. Ended up making my own. Attached a foam brush with wood dowel handle to the lid of a small plastic jar.

[@nicko198718]

You would think LP would sell a corner piece that butts up to the wall so it keeps you long runs at the exact spacing. It could also have a quad finishing piece that clips onto the top then you only have to carry one of those gauge sticks to keep the correct spacing in centre joins it could also have build in weep holes for drainage.....

[@danielbuckner2167]

Look up a siding gecko.

[@terryharleyrides6109]

Funny How Everyone Seems To Have Something To Sale!!!! Absolutely Nothing New Here!!!!

[@babastudio2008]

우와.. 당신의 기술을 가르쳐주셔서 고맙습니다. 밀워키 와 디월트 중에 어느제품이 더 좋나요?

[@themrnorwood]

24:43 when my son wipes his pee off the seat without being told to do so

[@ze_german2921]

I've done Hardy Board siding, the only bad was that I had to paint it and repaint it after 2 years. I highly recommend Sherwin Williams paint btw. For those reason I will use Vinyl siding but I am curious on the Price cost on the LP siding. Not everyone has that $250sqft budget. I know it cost more but by how much? 20%, 50%, 200%?

[@jeffburgert8929]

I'm sorry, but that trim on top of the board and batten is hideous

[@liddell157]

LP smart siding seems like way to much extra work for the “ benefits” you gain if any. I wonder how this stuff stacks up to Hardie when you pressure wash it. If they are that anal about how it’s installed to be effective then you better hope the people installing it are as detail oriented as Kyle... just my 2 cent

[@timrix4222]

You should do your videos as I people who know what they are doing might be watching. That way you won't look like you don't.

[@joshuakemblebluegrass838]

15:14 that’s definitely what she said

[@curtisboschult2009]

What brand and model of siding nailer are you using?

[@butchrandolph2430]

You guys are doing a great job, and giving a lot of great info. Just have one thing, Kyle you need to turn your hardhat around buddy. Just want you to look as professional as possible. Love your videos!

[@RRBuildings]

This is how it came??

[@CybekCusal]

Shouldn't the spacing be adjusted based on the length of the piece or no? I assume there is a factor of expansion per linear foot. No?

[@cernunnoskali]

Aren't you nailing the bottom edge of the boards?? Surely the boards would splay/warp outwards over time??

[@danielbuckner2167]

Nope, the overlap tension holds it.

[@sqadadrian7473]

that moment when you know more then the producer ...idk what to say about that produce 30years warranty but i think its better to use normal osb and a barrier and in case u change the water barrier not all osb plywoo.its faster with this product but im sure cost its much bigger

[@Tilethoughts]

What's up with wearing hard hats ? just for the cool factor?🤣🤣🤣

[@mattychamberlin]

We always cut the notches from the back of the siding. Easier to mark with a pencil and saw table doesn't mess up the painted siding.

[@rockygibson5198]

Can I install the LP Smartside on my 40'x60' shop/solar structure that is currently a pole building with solar panels on completed roof?

[@rockygibson5198]

Without stick framing it....can I use the horizontal baten method then sheet it and side it.

[@alexanderrivera7798]

how much do you over lap the sidding, and the stagger method?

[@testaccount2343]

I'm missing a stabila level lol :D

[@keithparady2594]

I don’t know how ur doing it with the people telling you every move the must be paying u damn good

[@ivtec845]

the amount of flex that siding has is incredible hardie better be redesigning there products lol plus it looks so much cleaner to work with cutting hardie is terrible with all the dust plus the silica in it

[@johnharding6394]

Love your tape where can I get one

[@orgaanik]

Lowes

[@johnharding6394]

@@orgaanik but I am in the UK? who makes it

[@orgaanik]

Its a Lufkin Shockforce nite eye

[@zachsimpson264]

John Harding looks sharp but my markings are all but gone in underside of the tape after few months of use. Top side suffering fade where using the most 6”-8’ but not as bad. If using regularly/daily I’d recommend steering clear.

[@rotaxrider]

Zach Simpson Your absolutely correct. The coating on the blade is poorly made and it will wear down quickly especially on the edge of the blade making it useless to read .

[@Mr.J345]

Is step back 16” I can’t find in any literature?

[@chethans7491]

I'm a fan of gecko grips myself, it seems like you need three hands to hang siding with your gap tool. I do entire homes by myself with 2 sets of gecko grips.

[@chethans7491]

I should have watched longer ,just seen you use the grips.

[@teddyjones3055]

Kyle, the Smartside SHILL! hehe jk

[@powshredder3716]

Great for dry texas , wouldnt last a year in wet BC canada .

[@danielbuckner2167]

What is the purpose of the freeze board at the bottom of the wall beneath the z flash? Also I can't believe you talk up the cut hub which is cool but you can cut without it then you show that gecko siding clamp for one second and dont even mention it! Try hanging 16' siding by yourself without it! ...aaaaaand another edit. Ok, hardie is brittle and it actually helps to buy it fresh (seriously) but once it is up it's good and that LP has years of southern use before I would recommend it for longevity in a humid climate against rot. We'll see as only time will tell.

[@RRBuildings]

Lots of homes have frieze board at the bottom. It’s more durable than a piece of siding and is common on almost all older farm homes for sure. I’ve talked about the gecko gauges before sorry didn’t think I needed to talk about them again

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@RRBuildings it must have been a while back and I missed it. They are such a game changer for the DIY guys and one man shows. Of course the cut hub has been talked about before too. Thanks for the info on the frieze board. It does look better too but didn't know the reason for it. I dont thi k bbn I have ever noticed them on old (70 yrs+) southern homes so it may be a midwestern thing?

[@wernerpfeifer]

Cool, Prince Harry has already found a job in America and the interest of the reporters is of course limitless ...

[@Staki6908]

What is LP Smartside made out of? Why choose it over Hardie Board?

[@therealworldcontractor6507]

So much easier to work with. Much more durable. Use any of your traditional wood cutting tools

[@MariaGonzalez-ex6bq]

Sr. With all due respect has anyone told you that you look like Canelo Alvarez the boxer. I don’t mean any disrespect on my comment but I can see the resemblance. Thanks for your time in creating this Channel. I be learning a lot from you. Thanks again

[@RRBuildings]

Million times haha

[@chet174able]

And the flashing should be the same color

[@rickysafer2895]

Glad to see you are priming all the cut edges. Thanks for the video.

[@mike93lx]

It is an advertisement, they have to

[@stevemiller6518]

I’m telling you, Kyle your going to be the next Bob Villa

[@pillsbarry713]

I thought that pop was you guys doing some nailing

[@docsalas1203]

It would take forever to build at this oace

[@markusayt]

Where can we get the hard hats? The beard and the black hard hat gives you an Amish carpenter look 😀 Great video.

[@RRBuildings]

bit.ly/RRHardhat

[@qochgisher]

👍👍👍🇬🇪

[@fthmzn5315]

verry cool

[@danieldenton5721]

Where can I get the orange gauge u were using for the 3/16in gap between siding???

[@claytoncreager4196]

YES! I've looked for this tool all over. I can't find it.

[@tabbott429]

Speed square works fine

[@srchubz]

it's called "SimpleSider adjustable siding gauge"

[@lakid9749]

How lame - who would get those if they are not in construction ?? Most of the People who watch your vids are DIY-ers Ridiculous

[@johnezell1366]

Nice work as usual. Would normally use white flashing so it would blend in?

[@RRBuildings]

I agree 100%... i was just the labor haha

[@danielgibson5176]

The special screws are made for the PVC : It's very pro . and ya get the rubber mallet hole fillers, nice and if you can get them in correctly it's covered with warranty. PVC and screws both. No Staples. and if you sink your screw below the surface . Which thats what you want anyways. All you do is insert a rubber hole filler.

[@greatvalleyone]

What air nailer are you using?

[@NathanPavlus]

such a nice high end house and cheap home depot crap dryer vent. LOL. Love watching you Kyle

[@RRBuildings]

haha...it was strictly for demo

[@jameslambert4487]

I want one of those black carbon fiber hard hats you have.

[@woodywoodpek5706]

Get two, you can shit in one and cover it up with the other one.

[@Johnhavnen]

25:38 camera guy looses himself with the lady in the background . Lmao!!

[@kitwatson8475]

Where do I get that cool primer can with the brush on the lid??!!

[@srchubz]

LP sells an expert finish paint touch up kit that has various applicators... might be that

[@Hangovna]

Why not use pre-painted white aluminum flashing instead of galvanized? Wouldnt stick out like a sore thumb then

[@peterstevens4223]

G00D Morning from Auckland, New Zealand it’s Sunday, February 16, 2020.

[@feelinfine1973]

Best tip was building out in the county without pulling permits!! I heard that Austin has some of thee worst permit processes in all of Texas!! Well done guys!! ✌️ from Iowa!!

[@cyclist7s]

Where are you guys located? I'm in minnesota and have called all over the country looking for lp weather logic and can't find it anywhere! Can you guys help me out? Thanks

[@roannawatkins5443]

Great!

[@daryldavirro4237]

Jordan seems like a good guy and easy to work with.

[@RRBuildings]

Very

[@BrassBuilder]

Awesome video! Wife and I have been debating between replacing our vinyl siding with another brand of vinyl (due to age and house remodel) or the LP Smartside. After watching your video....this is selling me on the Smartside. I'm doing this myself and you just explained everything I need to know. Thank you so much!!!

[@brookbandeen4999]

LP siding is OSB It will fail at the bottom of the wall!

[@hondaklatt]

@@brookbandeen4999 not if you seal all edges.

[@nickbailey202]

@@brookbandeen4999 That's my thought as well. I've got a bump out that accumulates snow on the roof. The adjacent wall is going to have snow against it for weeks. No way is particle board going to last.

[@MistAtsiM]

Nice work. But the flashing isn't paintable... Galvanized stuff hates getting painted

[@natureandrandomstuff]

How thick does that board is? I'm trying to use this type of Siding for my house but the one I found is 3/8 x 8 x 12. Is what they have. Is it a good one or should it be thicker?

[@andrewking8400]

I thought LP explicitly states u can’t just pull a piece of the siding off and re-mail it, I was going to do that but was informed u can’t do that because it will void the warranty. Also I thought on your cut edges only have to paint the cut end but also have to apply it several inches up the back of the siding as well?

[@danielbuckner2167]

No permits?!?! You can't put up a pole barn around here without a permit AND now you have to hire RB, BC, or GC if you hire out.

[@Shamberpot]

I see that you tooled the caulking between the siding and the door trim. depending on the caulking used, it isn't necessary to tool it.

[@RRBuildings]

Agree 100% and never do on my own projects. LP wanted too

[@Fufiout]

quad says never tool