Is LP smart siding OSB?
Among the world’s most popular OSB sheathing products, offered in a variety of panel sizes and performance categories. All are APA-rated and backed by a 20-year transferable limited warranty.
Does LP SmartSide need sheathing?
LP SmartSide lap and panel siding is designed to be installed in a direct to stud application, but also offers the flexibility of being installed in a sheathing only method.
What is smart wood siding?
Whether it’s called SmartSide, Catawba, or TruWood, engineered wood siding products all claim to have a technological edge over their real-wood counterparts. These products are engineered to eliminate flaws, resist deterioration, and be cost effective to install and maintain.
Who makes SmartSide siding?
LP
LP SmartSide Product Collection LP SmartSide is an LP Building Products brand. It withstands impact better than any other type of siding. The SmartSide panels are available in the following three different styles each with unique profiles and characteristics: Architectural Collection.
Does LP smart siding need to be primed before painting?
Priming the Siding According to the terms of LP’s application instructions, all exposed edges of LP® SmartSide® siding and trim must be primed and painted with approved paint to protect the siding substrate. The back side is better left unpainted.
Is LP SmartSide plywood?
T1-11 siding is raw plywood that isn’t treated with any waterproofing chemicals. The LP SmartSide is an engineered wood product reinforced with adhesive resins and zinc borate to make it more resistant to weather.
What is the difference between SmartSide 38 and 76?
What’s the difference between Series 38 and Series 76 Lap Siding? Other than material thickness, one main difference is 38 Series Lap Siding may be installed on studs spaced a maximum of 16 inches o.c. whereas 76 Series Lap Siding may be installed on studs a maximum of 24 inches o.c.
Is Smart siding waterproof?
Protecting Engineered Wood Siding From Water Damage. Although most siding products are not completely waterproof nor flood resistant, LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding is engineered with LP’s proprietary SmartGuard® process to withstand siding water damage and help protect your home from moisture.
Does Smart siding need a vapor barrier?
Precision Series panel siding with SILVERTECH or SMARTFINISH does not require a secondary water-resistant barrier. Limited to sheds and other outdoor structures. Moisture control and water vapor control are critical elements of proper housing design.
Can you use screws on LP SmartSide?
LP SmartSide has three product categories: Precision Series, Foundations and Architectural Collection. When installing Precision Series lap in this application, you may use 0.091″ diameter, hot-dipped galvanized ring shank nails or #8 hot-dipped galvanized tapered head wood screws. You must use nails.