Above bottom chalk line and install first course of siding.
Nails for lp smartside lap siding.
Check your local building code before starting to install the sid.
We offfer rigidstack siding rigidmount blocks trim and weatherproofing packages.
Alternative fastening option for strand lap siding over wood structural panels and 24 inch 610 mm o c.
Stud spacing limited to 6 inch 152 mm and 8 inch 203 mm wide lap siding.
The installation instructions recommend nails with a shank diameter of at least 113 inches and a head diameter of at least 27 inches.
Nail a starter strip wood lath or siding approximately 3 8 in.
To 2 1 2 in and 15 wire collated coil siding nails from 1 3 4 in.
As in standard construction practices install smartside siding by nailing to studs spaced 16 inches on center using hot dipped galvanized nails.
Repairing lap siding butt joints.
Use hot dipped galvanized nails with a minimum 0 270 in.
Coil siding nailer is designed for working on siding cedar shingles roof and wall sheathing and wood fencing and is compatible with 15 plastic collated coil siding nails from 1 1 4 in.
The freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in.
How to install lp smartside trim siding.
For information on fastening lp smartside products in high wind speed areas refer to icc es report esr 1301 or apa pr n124.
Lp smartside is becoming more and more the high end composite siding of choice among builders as it looks good is durable and has the advantage of being able to be painted to restore like new condition.
Diamond kote building products is a preferred prefinisher for lp smartside an engineered siding wood product.
Contractors watch this video to learn about the advantages of using lp smartside trim siding products and how to install them.
Lp smartside 76 series lap siding may be attached directly to framing members spaced up to a maximum of 24 in.
Coil the freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in.
Lp smartside 38 series lap siding may be attached directly to framing members that are spaced up to a maximum of 16 in.
Penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 1 1 2 in.
X 1 1 2 in 1 4 in.
