LP Smartside Install Tips & Tricks

These are just a few tips and tricks I have learned when installing LP Smartside.
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[@vvhitevvabbit6479]

The best tip when installing LP Smart siding is to not install LP smart siding. It's glorified cardboard.

[@BG12222]

Lost me at wiping your finger on the house wrap.

[@duanemckitterick3450]

You give some of the best detailed instruction I have “ever” seen. Keep up the excellent work.

[@Adam666...]

I like to run a nice clean bead of caulk and then take dawn diluted with water in a spray bottle, spray it down and it wont smear outside the original bead line. We use the Dimond kote screws with the plugs and then paint the plugs, looks flawless. That's my 2 cents

[@user-ze7zh4no2b]

Quick question: I just bought a home that had LP Smartside installed in 2018 and know nothing about it (or any siding really). Our home inspector mentioned he thought the siding was installed wrong since the butt joints were caulked. He was also unsure if there was flashing in between the butt joints, which he would usually expect to see. He wasn't familiar with this type of siding but said it seemed unusual to him. The original installation contract states they caulked all seams with Elastomeric caulk except where Z flashing was utilized on top of windows and doors. Does this sound like proper installation? Thanks!!

[@briansdumbchannelderpy6986]

First off, I don’t know how I ran across your channel but I have been watching every hour of smart side video I can to learn about the installation process. Quick question for you, have you ever installed this over a house that was sheathed with rigid foam? We just purchased a house that was built in the early 90’s and has no sheathing. The little bit of information I can find about installs like this say the foam flexes and breaks or weakens the nails??? I’ve also thought about using firing strips as well . What’s your thoughts? Keep up the awesome videos

[@trevorbradley7461]

I have zip-r6 sheathing (1.5" thick) on my house I am building and want to put LP on. Do I need a 3" nail for the fastener for lap siding and 3.5" for the 1 by trim? the sheathing is 1.5" thick and need 1" into the studs, correct? I can't find any siding nail gun that can hold a nail over 2.5" long and just wanted to see if I was correct on this.

[@northernadvantageexteriors2991]

What size nails did you use for the siding panels ? Did you use the 18GA nails for the panels ? Or just finishing nails for the trims and soffit ?

[@jiggidyjam]

Where are you guys located?

[@PhillyFixed]

I would totally use PVC for trim as you can get it pretty much anywhere, but my trim color is a dark blue similar to yours in the video, and it's impossible to get "vinyl safe" paint that dark. Had to shell out $$$ for the Truexterior/Boral.

[@AAJungleCat]

Great video! Thank you.

[@justinkinlaw5728]

This was a great video, thank you for sharing

[@mikejena06]

Great video. Thank you

[@user-kq4cf2id5c]

great video, will be installing this product for the first time this summer and this video already brings up my confidence level on the installation. Great job and thanks again.

[@BryanWidemon]

I work at a lumberyard that sales this. Do you have to hit the studs with vertical board and bait

[@zachwilliams7400]

How do you clean lp siding? Can you use any cleaners to spray on and wash off?

[@manuelmesa6405]

Hi thank for vídeo, I have to used hydro paper or can I used just the tyvek ? Thank you

[@STRADER29]

I'm planning a small project that's only about 20 Linear feet of siding. Can I screw the LP lap siding instead of investing in a nail gun? I see stainless wafer head screws for fiber cement siding, can those be used for this LP engineered wood?

[@lucasjohnson1467]

Who can I have inspect my LP siding on my new house to see if it's been installed correctly for the warranty? I see lots of issues and want to hold my builder accountable. I paid extra for the better siding and I want it to be correct.

[@fiorious79]

I got that tintable caulk, followed the instructions to a T and its very liquidy. Is there any cure for that ?