Always caulk between the siding and the trim.
Lp siding gap at concrete.
Two appropriate products are polyurethane and solvent based caulk.
1 was from lp.
Leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim or other materials to allow for structural movement.
Siding applied adjacent to porches patios walks etc.
Minimum 1 clearance at intersection with roof line.
Must have a clearance of at least 1 in.
The warranty on lp smart siding is not very long.
Lp smartside strand substrate cedar shake.
I was visited by 3 men representing 3 different companies at a jobsite in east tennessee.
Reports call lp customer support at 1 800 648 6893.
38 series cedar shake.
Minimum 6 in.
Create a proper 3 16 space at minimum between the two pieces of siding.
Vertical trim gap caulking.
Use a keyhole or reciprocating saw with a fine tooth blade to remove enough material from one of the pieces of lap siding.
List of the cons of lp smart siding.
Insulated sheathings lp smartside sidings may be installed over low compression rigid foam or exterior gypsum.
Leave a 3 16 in.
Lap siding reveal size lap siding coverage chart area11 12 15 16 100 sq.
Once you go beyond that limit then the pro rata deduction on the coverage you receive is 2 2 per year.
Climb cut the surface of the siding such that the rotation of the blade cuts downward on the primed or prefinished surface.
Seal the panels with semi gloss or satin paint in an oil or alkyd base as translucent sealers are not appropriate for composite siding.
Remove any sawdust dirt or debris from the gap to prep it for finishing.
Where siding butts window trim door casings and masonry etc.
Lp siding requires flexible exterior grade paintable caulk to seal gaps.
Contractors watch this video to learn about the advantages of using lp smartside trim siding products and how to install them.
Their intent was to sell me the lp smart siding and trim.