Installation Guide

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TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES

• All exposed wood substrate must be sealed in a manner that

prevents moisture intrusion and water build up. To achieve

this, use primer, paint, sealant and ashings as follows in these

application instructions.

• Attach sot products only to framing members which have been

kiln dried or air-seasoned to a moisture content of 19% or lower.

• Do not install sot over crooked framing materials.

• LP SmartSide Sot products are not designed for and are not

suitable for use as siding or trim.

Exception: 8 ft. long and 9 ft. long ber substrate sot panels.

Reference the stamp rating on the back of the panel.

• Sots must not be in direct contact with masonry, concrete,

brick, stone, stucco or mortar. Backer rod is recommended to

properly space materials at these location.

• Do not use staples

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

• 76 and 190 Series 4 ft. wide strand sot carries a structural

sheathing trademark in addition to its trademark for sot

applications. Diagram 2a shows a structural decking application

with a 76 or 190 series Sot/RSCD panel installed with the high

appearance value, primed surface facing towards the open

framing. Installation shall conform to roof sheathing installation

requirements per the local code. This panel must bear a Rated

Sheathing/Ceiling Deck trademark with span rating. Use within

the limitations of the span rating.

• 38 Series strand and 76 Series ber sot panels do not bear

Rated Sheathing/Ceiling Deck trademarks and are not acceptable

for structural deck applications. They are designed for use in

applications seen in diagrams 2b and 2c.

• Factory manufactured Cut-To-Width sot is approved for use in

closed sot applications only. (See diagrams 2b and 2c)

• Field prepared Cut-To-Width sot should comply with local

building codes.

• If sot panels need to be eld-cut to width, cut them 3/8 inch

less than full width so you can leave a 3/16 inch space on each

side.

• Space all end and edge joints 3/16 inch and apply sealant.

CUTTING

Use LP SmartSide

76 and 190 Series

strand substrate

sot panels

bearing RS/CD.

Do not use ber

substrate sot.

PREPARATION

Before You Begin

Limitations

Use LP SmartSide

76 Series ber

substrate or 38,

76 or 190 Series

strand substrate

sot panels.

Open Sot

Closed Sot

Closed - Vented Sot

Use LP SmartSide

Cut-to-Width

vented sot

panels. Position

vents away from

wall.

LP SmartSide Sot