Installation Guide
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LPZB0512 2/18
Cal. Prop 65 Warning: Use of this product may result in
exposure to wood dust, known to the State of California
to cause cancer.
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1
/
8
in. gap
1
/
8
in. gap
Scant face width
SPACE JOINT 1/8 IN.
Refer to nailing instructions
Figure 9
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LP SmartSide product support Web site at:
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LP panel sidings are accepted by the State of California as category
8140- Exterior wall siding and sheathing for Wildland Urban Interface
(WUI) applications. For WUI compliance, install LP panel sidings in
accordance with Louisiana-Pacific’s printed application instructions
with the addition of fire retardant seal (UL Listed fire caulk, nominal
1/4 inch bead) in the vertical joint and nailing pattern of 3 inch o.c.
perimeter nailing/8 inch o.c. field nailing. Look for the California State
Fire Marshal Office label on our siding.
The Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (“LP”) LP SmartSide Siding (the
“Products”) limited warranty (the “Warranty”) applies only to
structures on which the Products have been applied, finished and
maintained in accordance with the published application, finishing
and maintenance instructions in effect at the time of application.
The failure to follow such application, finishing or maintenance
instructions will void the Warranty as to the portion of the Products
affected by the variance (the “Affected Products”).
LP assumes no liability for any loss or damage sustained by the
Affected Products and is expressly released by the purchaser or owner
from any such loss or liability.
Any modification of the Warranty’s application, finishing or
maintenance requirements is void and unenforceable unless approved
in writing prior to application by the Siding General Manager or his
designee and a member of the LP Legal Department.
WARRANTY REMEDIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE IF
REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
G, F D W
Interior Finish
3
/
8
in. gap
Sloped flashing with
4 in. vertical leg
Trim
Nail fin
(do not damage)
Siding
Space window/door per
manufacturer’s instruction
Code Approved Breathable
Water-Resistive Barrier
Figure 8
S M N C M
Extend
siding
below
sill plate
Min.
1
/
8
in. or
flashing between
siding and
masonry.
Sill plate
Flashing
Masonry
foundation
Sill plate
OR
Figure 7A Figure 7B
HORIZONTAL BELTLINE JOINTS
Siding (4 ft. x 8 ft.)
Sloped flashing with
4 in. vertical leg
2 in. x 10 in.
band board
BAND BOARD OVER
PANEL FILLER
Filler Board
Siding (4 ft. x 8 ft.)
3
/
8
in. gap
Figure 6
For multi-story buildings, make provisions at horizontal joints for
“setting” shrinkage of framing, especially when applying siding
directly to studs.
LP SS P S J D (cont.)