Smartside Lap Siding Without Sheathing

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Smartside lap siding without sheathing.

Single wall construction is when the siding is applied directly to the studs without any sheathing like osb or plywood first. It features a lip on the profile of the product that helps contractors line up each piece of lap to exact specifications on the 3 8 gap. Lp smartside lap siding is not designed and or manufactured to be installed vertically. Single wall construction with fiber cement siding is perfectly fine for non wind non coastal areas of the country as displayed in the photo below.

Lp smartside trim and fascia are available in a variety of dimensions. Smartside engineered wood composites give a home the warm look of wood without the hassle of the wood warping or cupping with exposure. Lp smartside expertfinish trim siding colors durability now comes in color. Lp smartside smartside 48 in.

Strand panel siding comes ready to install easily with no special tools needed. New lp smartside 3 8 in. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The manufacturing process that lp building products uses in its branded siding products makes these engineered wood creations more durable than wood by building in protection against termites and funguses.

The panel has a tan wood textured surface that is primed and ready to paint making it perfect for outdoor sheds. With 16 versatile prefinished colors designed to complement almost any home the possibilities transforming your home s look without sacrificing durability are endless. Lp smartside expertfinish features an expertfinish lap to avoid the need for seam caulking joint molds or pan flashing on the jobsite. Check your local building codes before starting to install siding.

Trim lp siding minimum 1 clearance betweentrimandroofing do not run trim or siding inside. I am ready to install siding and am considering using lp smartside panels or lap siding. Strand wood siding panel model lpps3848o8t 31 98 31 98. Lp smartside siding are not designed and or manufactured to be used as trim or fascia.

I spoke with lp tech support and they claim that their smartside siding does not need a rainscreen and that their 50 year warranty will be honored if the siding is laid directly on sheathing.