Installation Instructions

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Date Created: 03/15/2017
Last Revision: 05/02/2020
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This Technical Note provides guidance for the application of LP® SmartSide® 38 Series Strand Substrate
Vertical Siding for Board & Batten Applications. Additional application information may be found in LP®
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding Application Instructions and LP® SmartSide® Trim and Fascia
Application Instructions.
LP SmartSide 38 Series Strand Substrate Vertical Siding may be installed in Board & Batten application,
according to the following requirements.
 Siding must be installed over a minimum 7/16 Category wood structural panels with an APA
Trademark that contains the consensus Standard DOC PS 1 or PS 2.
  Exception: LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing
 Vertical Siding or Batten may only span one plate-to-plate. Due to plate shrinkage, each
vertical application is not to span beyond one floor to ceiling distance, or one floor to top of
gable distance. (See Figures 5a & 5b)
 Vertical Siding SHALL NOT be installed horizontally.
 Battens may be a minimum 0.5 x 1.5 inches (13 x 38 mm) wide [actual size].
  Caution: When selecting a batten less than 2.5 inches (64 mm) wide [actual size]
it may be difficult for batten to conceal nail heads on vertical siding.
- Visible nail heads that are not covered by battens are an aesthetic issue and not
covered by the LP SmartSide Limited Warranty.
 Must be installed over non-compressible drainable housewrap to provide drainage behind siding.Must be installed over non-compressible drainable housewrap to provide drainage behind siding.
 Finish/Paint:
  Prime and paint all field cuts and exposed ends following the paint
manufacturer’s instructions
 Vertical Siding must be spaced a minimum of 3/16 inch (5 mm). (See Figure 4a & 4b)
 Sealant is not required in any vertical joint covered by Batten and backed by a WRB.
 Minimum Fastener Type for Vertical Siding:
  Corrosion Resistant = hot-dip galvanized (ASTM A153) or equivalent
  Ring Shank
  Shank diameter = 0.092 inch
  Length = fastener shall be long enough to fully penetrate wood structural panel
sheathing by at least 1/4 inch (6 mm). Ensure that the ring shanks of the nail fully
engage the sheathing.
− Caution: Choose a fastener length that will not damage wiring or other utilities
in the exterior wall assembly
Technical Note No. 028
LP® SmartSide® 38 Series Strand Substrate Vertical Siding
for Board & Batten Applications