Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsSmartSide ManualsSoffit38 Series 47.875-in x 95.875-in Light Brown Wood Solid Soffit

A - Open / Closed Sot (Page 5) B - Vented Sot (Page 6)

ON SITE STORAGE

• Store o the ground well supported, on a at well-drained

surface. Store products under a roof or separate waterproof

covering. (See diagram 1a)

• Additional support may be required to achieve a safe clearance

from the ground.

• When the waterproof covering is removed, cut all unit banding.

• Keep sot clean and dry. Inspect prior to installation.

PREPARATION

General Information

• LP SmartSide strand substrate sot has achieved code recognition by APA in accordance with PR-N117 as Rated Sheathing/

Ceiling Deck. Product Report is available at www.lpcorp.com.

• LP’s application instructions describe the minimum requirements needed to assure LP SmartSide limited warranty coverage.

• Failure to follow the LP application instructions could result in reduced product service life and may lead to denial of

coverage under the LP SmartSide limited warranty.

LP SmartSide Sot

Application Instructions

Vented and Non-Vented

Smooth Finish or Cedar Texture

Summary of content (7 pages)

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LP SmartSide Soffit Application Instructions Vented and Non-Vented Smooth Finish or Cedar Texture A B A - Open / Closed Soffit (Page 5) B - Vented Soffit (Page 6) ON SITE STORAGE • Store off the ground well supported, on a flat well-drained surface. Store products under a roof or separate waterproof covering. (See diagram 1a) • Additional support may be required to achieve a safe clearance from the ground. • When the waterproof covering is removed, cut all unit banding. • Keep soffit clean and dry.
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LP SmartSide Soffit TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES PREPARATION G ENERAL EQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Before YouRBegin Open Soffit • 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 flashings as follows in these application instructions. • Attach soffit products only to framing members which have been kiln dried or air-seasoned to a moisture content of 19% or lower.
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LP SmartSide Soffit TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES PREPARATION G ENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) General Application Equipment • Fasteners: 6d (0.099”) or 8d (0.113”) non-staining, hot-dipped galvanized (ASTM A-153) or equal. Apply and correct overdriven nails as shown in Table 3a. LP SmartSide CTW, Vented CTW and Soffit Panels (Long Dimension Across Supports) Maximum Span (inches) All Edges Supported Product Category Minimum Nail Size and Type 24 38 Series Strand Substrate 6d (0.
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LP SmartSide Soffit TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION Framing Diagram: Soffit 12 inches Wide and Less 4a • 24” o.c. intermediate framing is NOT required • Install 2x framing on wall to fasten perimeter of the soffit • Install intermediate framing to support and fasten soffit seams Nailing Diagram: Soffit 12 inches Wide and Less • Fasten every 6” o.c. along perimeter 4b • Fasten along seams a max. of every 6” o.c.
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LP SmartSide Soffit TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION G ENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Open & Closed Soffit • Consult your local building code for open soffit applications. • Recommended spans for open and closed soffits are given in Table 3a. The recommendations in Table 3a for open soffits also apply to combined roof/ceiling construction.
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LP SmartSide Soffit TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION G ENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Vented Soffit • Vented Cut-To-Width (CTW) soffit provides ventilation of 10 square inches per linear foot from the factory. • Exhaust ducts shall terminate not less than 3 ft. in any direction from openings in vented soffit. Refer to your local code. • When cutting soffit panels with a circular saw, orient the texture face down and fully support and brace to reduce vibration.
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LP SmartSide Soffit TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES INSTALLATION G ENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) LP® SmartSide® Ploughed-Fascia with LP® SmartSide® Soffit • LP SmartSide Ploughed Fascia is a trim product available in fiber substrate. • Applying LP SmartSide Soffit with LP SmartSide Ploughed Fascia is approved for closed soffit applications only. The ploughed groove in the fascia receives the outside edge of the soffit.