Shed Siding Installation: LP Smart Siding or T1-11 - Step-by-Step Guide

[@EverydayShed]

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[@EricChapman-l5t]

I built a shed with these materials last fall. I used an oscillating cutter from the inside to cut out the doors and windows. Was clean and foolproof. Would recommend for those who are not expert with the circular saw.

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks for sharing... I think it does become a personal preference. Building sheds are fun!

[@porkshank13]

Really excellent, clear and concise instructions!

[@EverydayShed]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@ManShed]

Great job Carlos!

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks Mike!! 👍

[@WyattHartsock]

I’m using this for my garage, I’m seal water proof taping all my joints of my sheeting and priming my sheeting then wrapping it then I’m taping the corners and sealing them, and using this siding with possibly painting the underside. I’m going for longevity, even if it costs a bit more lol

[@WyattHartsock]

Yes I know you don’t need sheeting on lp siding like this, I’m going for structural strength and for great wind seal as I’ll be working in it all the time lol

[@ttoad0088]

Your videos are concise and to the point. I like it !

[@EverydayShed]

Glad you like them!

[@geauxcrow7086]

Thanks a million for making these videos. They are super helpful and have cleared up a lot of questions I've had!

[@EverydayShed]

Awesome! i'm glad you enjoyed the videos.

[@jonathanwoks9505]

This a great series!!! Your explanation is super simple and clear I’m learning a lot from you thank you for making this!!!

[@EverydayShed]

You bet, we will have the complete video with build plans and 1-click materials list in the coming weeks. 👍

[@ignaciorivas4712]

Thanks for the video. I’m in the process of finishing up my shed, but it doesn’t have the front siding yet just installed the rafters to put in the plywood for the roof, but the walls are a little wobbly. once I install the roof and put the siding do usually shed stabilize after that

[@EverydayShed]

It's important to sheet the walls first before getting too far ahead. good luck.

[@richarddiaz8248]

Thanks for your expertise and experience

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks, good luck with your build!

[@bryanp8010]

Do you bottom trim first. Get them level then sit the sheets on top of that. It’s goes so much faster and 100% level on every sheet

[@EverydayShed]

Great idea, i'll try that next time.

[@TurboMountTV]

LP states shed windows should be attached to 2X4 frame, not over the Smart Siding. And if you are using the common LP Smart Siding 38 Series that is sold in Home Depot as per the link here you have to use double nailing on on combined seams, not single nail as shown here.

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks for sharing, I'll make sure to reference the installation instructions on the next build.

[@Robert-g6u9f]

The corner trims i cant find then How do you install the trim corners

[@tombo552001]

Great job explaining to us. I was wondering if you paint over the nails.

[@EverydayShed]

I would caulk or putty over the nails first. Then paint…

[@pmmahone1]

Primed 1/2" X 4 X 8 T1-11 Plywood vs. LP Smartside 7/16"? It just seems the plywood would be more durable than the Smartside. I'll have to paint either. Also- if I have a concrete pad, would you had the sheathing drop down just enough to cover the treated sill plate?

[@EverydayShed]

It is probably worth putting both to a test. I do know Smartsiding has one side of it treated to prevent termites. ...and as for your second question, yes, the sheeting should be covering any untreated surfaces, so as long it goes down pass the seal plate you should be fine.

[@jcsahagun59]

I thank you so much for this video, I appreciate the detailed information. It helps first time builders.

[@EverydayShed]

Awesome! That’s the goal… help as much as I can… thanks for watching🎉

[@davidstys9734]

Great craftsman, great teacher 🙏

[@EverydayShed]

Thank you!!!!

[@Cerealbowls4]

I was wondering if I needed to put sheathing down first then put the smart siding on top, but i see you just used this straight to the framing. Good to know. Other question I had was isbthere any benefits to putting tyvek around the framing before putting the smart side in? Or does the smart siding built to not allow moisture in theu the seams?

[@EverydayShed]

Housewrap will for sure help if you plan on insulating the shed in the future. I would do it.

[@gasmasl14]

Definitely can tell your Brazilian! Love it

[@EverydayShed]

Sim! Espero que tenham gostado do vídeo… 👍

[@estevanorona9079]

Great video! Question when using the cordless framer, were the nails driven snug to the siding or were they flush? I saw the over driven nail but couldn’t see the other ones installed. I guess I’ll test drive it first when I start to install the LP 38 siding using my cordless Dewalt 21 degree framer. Thanks

[@EverydayShed]

Good point, take a scrap piece and test it out first. The nail should be flushed. However some of them do sink in a bit, and in that case, you will need to caulk the nails.

[@hokiedokie]

Is it ok to go ahead and add insulation to the LP smart siding?

[@EverydayShed]

Yes you should be good

[@MichaelBurko]

Can this shed be transferred to another location later on? I’ll be following your videos to build my shed and I’ll be moving to another house in a few years and I’d like to take the shed with me.

[@EverydayShed]

Yes it can… this shed is built on “skids” 12 ft long-4x4 wooden blocks… it is movable when needed. Thanks for watching 😊

[@KeoniKoa]

Aren't you supposed to install the windows and/or doors before you install the Smartsiding?

[@EverydayShed]

There are few different approaches to this, i believe both works fine.

[@KeoniKoa]

@@EverydayShed Thank you so much for your reply. I just went ahead and installed the smart siding first and then routered out the window openings. I found out that Tough Shed does it, so I guess it's fine. 😆

[@lynxacresb5331]

If i’m building a shed that might get fairly warm at times and i want to avoid offgassing, what’s better, LP Smart siding or T1-11? I’m wanting something for brooding chicks in during spring

[@EverydayShed]

I like the LP Smart Siding for the pre-primed exterior as compared to the standard T1-11. Best of luck on the chicken coop

[@LogHewer]

T1-11. Both will offgas, but LP has much more adhesive, and it smells awful in the heat. The t1-11 doesn't smell nearly so strong.

[@BLOCKROYAL504]

Did you not do a video on how to do the roof? That would be very helpful.

[@EverydayShed]

Yes! We have a whole series… kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYbKmqivqZWMo7Msi=QYltI8M9Z_PZ44Pv

[@SeanReifschneider]

Your fastener spacing is off. LP specifies a 6/12 spacing instead of your 8&16/16 spacing. That is 6 inches along edges and 12 inches in the field. Page 4 of the application instructions guide. They also recommend "double nailing" for 38 Series siding on shear walls, that is one nail under the panel overlap and then another nail 1" from the overlap edge. Thanks for the video.

[@EverydayShed]

Wow! great catch!!! thanks for pointing that out. i'll probably release a video on proper nail spacing, good idea. thanks for watching.

[@Gender-ender]

How much would you say this shed cost to build? Maybe 1,500? I am going to start saving to build a shed! I want to use it to sell produce in front of my house 🥰

[@andyramz1705]

Thank you, good instructions

[@EverydayShed]

You bet, thanks for the feedback!

[@johnathonnichols]

It's hindsight of course, but I would have framed the front wall and door framing at the same time with some spacers between them. Add the sheathing while the wall is on the floor and then cut the sheathing to free the doors. The walls will heavier and harder to position though.

[@EverydayShed]

Yeah, that would be a interesting alternative method. With the additional door framing the weight of the wall would increase substantially. If you have a extra set of hands it should be doable. Thanks for the feedback!

[@johnathonnichols]

@@EverydayShed I would cut the doors free while the wall is still on the ground, so you'd only be lifting the added weight of the siding on the wall---not the doors as well.

[@southbayproducts5371]

Awesome work Thank you

[@EverydayShed]

You bet!

[@lonnieclemens8028]

A very nice video on LP Smart Siding

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks!

[@SuperMapupa]

trim router with 1/4 flush bit will give you cleanest cuts on siding...

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@abbondanze]

Is there a particular blade for circular saw you would recommend for cutting the Smart Siding panels?

[@EverydayShed]

A fine tooth (60 tooth) blade on your circular saw will result in the cleanest cuts.

[@alanpikku]

Is sheathing not needed? I'm assuming the siding is thick and strong enough to keep the shed stable?

[@EverydayShed]

For sheds not really. This is a little less than 1/2 inch thick. Now, if you are using this on your home, I definitely recommend adding sheeting before this.

[@mitchsteinwedel9268]

what about the exposed bottom of the sheet that is left raw osb. It will start to rot from the bottom.

[@EverydayShed]

Gotcha, we can prime the bottom edges, or i seen people add trim as well.

[@herbertmartin4320]

What dewalt siding gun where you using?

[@EverydayShed]

I used the DeWALT DCN45RNB, you can find it here: www.amazon.com/shop/everydayhomerepairs/list/1YZ4NA4JO1GNY?linkCode=spc&tag=everydayshed-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.1YZ4NA4JO1GNY

[@herbertmartin4320]

@@EverydayShed I saw that one I think it said it was for roofing I was sure if I could put siding nails through it

[@demetriatate2499]

Easy instructions

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks!!

[@jamesl.3030]

Thank you👍

[@EverydayShed]

You bet!

[@davefreeman1499]

That siding will leak so put housewrap over studs.

[@EverydayShed]

I don't think it will leak, but the housewrap will definitely make it better. Thanks for watching!

[@davefreeman1499]

@@EverydayShed There is no siding that is water proof.That is why you use a water barrier.You can use old school tar paper or modern housewrap.

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

🚨I thought that you can’t stand up plywood in that way because plywood bends in that direction. All sheathing lays down with the long edge horizontally. The 8 foot side spans across the 16” on center studs. If you laid subfloor down like that it would be disastrous since the floor would be spongy.

[@BGraves]

Use a flush trim router to trim panels lol

[@EverydayShed]

Yup! But unfortunately not everyone has access to a router. Thanks for watching,

[@stevesaunders6672]

You need to level the corners before you start your siding! Level siding on crooked walls is no good,! The real cedar siding will way outlast the composite siding!!!!! it just costs more!

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate the help 👍

[@billwatcher9321]

Walls are ALWAYS squared and sheeted BEFORE standing. NEVER after.

[@EverydayShed]

Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@LogHewer]

No...sometimes walls are squared when they're standing, and it works just fine. Same with siding. Relax, Mr. ALL CAPS. 😅

[@rickpribyl7657]

Thats a circular saw. Skill saw is a brand name. Nice work.

[@EverydayShed]

lol 😂 ! You are 100% right… I just noticed that too… thanks for watching!

[@DaveScottADV]

Sawzall is a brand name for reciprocating saw, but we all call it a Sawzall anyways. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@pjohnson0818]

Depends on what part of the country you are located in. I'm in the south east (Georgia) and everyone calls it a skill saw and a sawzall. Just like all sodas are cokes :)

[@LogHewer]

Nah, buddy, they're all a skillsaw. 😅

[@robertlamey7612]

Router is the way to go

[@EverydayShed]

Agree