Nails for face nailing should be between 3 4 in.
Smartside siding fastners.
Or structural applications and should not be used as a structural member in.
Shim siding at studs as needed to avoid drawing siding against uneven walls.
5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no.
Lp smartside is the new high end siding of choice here in minnesota.
What kinds of nails are for wood siding.
It used to be stucco but moisture intrusion problems with stucco siding made many high end home builders start using james.
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For information on fastening lp smartside products in high wind speed areas refer to icc es report esr 1301 or apa pr n124.
The installation instructions recommend nails with a shank diameter of at least 113 inches and a head diameter of at least 27 inches.
Like t1 11 lp smartside is relatively straightforward when it comes to the installation.
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Lp smartside trim and fascia can be applied directly over materials such as siding or fastened directly to structural members up to 24 inches o c.
Trim and fascia are not designed for siding.
The panel has a tan wood textured surface that is primed and ready to paint making it perfect for outdoor sheds.
Diamond kote building products is a preferred prefinisher for lp smartside an engineered siding wood product.
I have found that siding is only as good as its installer.
Do not overdrive nails.
Strand panel siding comes ready to install easily with no special tools needed.
As in standard construction practices install smartside siding by nailing to studs spaced 16 inches on center using hot dipped galvanized nails.
Whether you install clapboard t1 11 cedar shakes or board and batten siding on your house you can attach it with either nails or screws.
Nail head should seat firmly to face of siding but not be overdriven to distort the siding surface.