LP Building Solutions 190 Smart Side Cedar Shake Instruction Manual

General Information
Follow the moisture control and water run-off control guidelines as specified in the manual.
Trim Preparation
Ensure a snug flush fit with visible fiber, and make corrections as needed. Paint as required.

Installation

Fastening Instructions – Sheathing Only
Nail fully penetrate sheathing at least 1/4 (6 mm). Ensure correct placement and overlap as per Diagram 3b.
Trimming Instructions
Cut off specified lengths from the left side as per the manual. Follow the staggered edge or straight edge guidelines in Diagrams 4a and 4b.

Wall Sheathing and WRB
Properly align and install wall sheathing and WRB according to the manual instructions.
Fastening and Alignment
Place fasteners at specified distances from edges and alignment grooves as shown in Diagrams 4c and 4d.

Starter Strip and Foundation
Ensure complete paint coverage of exposed edges and follow the guidelines for flashing, shimming, and spacing as per Diagram 5a.
Alternative Fastening Options
If using alternative fastening methods, ensure proper removal of shiplap and correct placement of siding pieces as detailed in the manual.

LP SMARTSIDE CEDAR SHAKE PRIMED LAP SIDING

ON-SITE STORAGE

Store off the ground, well supported, on a flat, well-drained surface. (Diagram 1a)
Additional support may be required to achieve a safe clearance from the ground.

Store products under a roof or a separate waterproof covering. (Diagram 1a)
When the waterproof covering is removed, cut all unit banding.

Keep siding clean and dry. Inspect before installation.

PREPARATION

General Information

At the time of manufacture, siding meets or exceeds the performance standards outlined in ICC-ES AC321 and has achieved code recognition under ESR-1301 and CCMC 11826-L, APA recognition under PR-N124, and HUD-MR1318c. For copies of these reports, call LP Customer Support at 800-648-6893 or go online at https://lpcorp.com/product-literature.

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.

Before You Begin

Minimum 6 inch (152 mm) clearance must be maintained between siding and finish grade (ground cover).

Siding applied adjacent to porches, patios, walks, roofs, or other hard finished surfaces must have a clearance of at least 1 inch (25 mm) above that surface. (Diagram 2a)
Siding must not be in direct contact with masonry, concrete, brick, stone, stucco or mortar. Backer rod is recommended to properly space materials at these locations.

Apply siding in a manner that prevents moisture intrusion and water accumulation.
All wood substrate exposed to the weather must be sealed in a manner the prevents moisture intrusion and water accumulation.
- Seal ALL exposed cuts of siding and trim. Field spray-applied coatings on cuts are not recommended.
- Sealing can be accomplished by applying a coating or sealant according to the manufacturer’s requirements.
Do not use staples.
Siding is designed to be installed directly to wood structural panel wall sheathing, or can be installed directly to studs spaced a maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) on-center (o.c.), or over rigid foam insulation or to furring strips over concrete/ masonry walls.

Trim

The trim should be thick enough so that the shake does not extend beyond the face of the trim.
- LP SmartSide 540 Series Trim is recommended when the shake reveal selected ranges between a maximum of 10 inches (254 mm) to a minimum of 7 inches (178 mm).
Trim and fascia must be applied in a manner that will not allow moisture intrusion or water accumulation.

Moisture Control

Moisture control and moisture vapor control are critical elements of proper housing design and construction. Check your local building codes for application procedures for handling moisture and water vapor in your area.
Follow all applicable building code specifications relating to the prevention of moisture intrusion into the wall assembly. LP® SmartSide® siding is a wood product, and, as with all wood products, must be kept free from excessive moisture. Lack of proper ventilation; exposure to constant or repetitive sources of water, such as sprinklers, condensation, inadequate flashing, improper sealing, or failure to follow common building practices that prevent moisture intrusion into the wall system, may cause damage, and products subject to such treatment will be excluded from warranty coverage.
As with all wood products, do not apply engineered wood siding to a structure having excessive moisture conditions, such as drying concrete, plaster, or wet blown cellulose insulation. If such conditions exist, the building should be well ventilated to allow it to dry before the application of the siding.
Gutters with kick-out flashing and eave drip edge are recommended for control of roof water runoff. (Diagram 2a)

Flashing Windows, Doors & Openings

All openings must be properly sealed or flashed in a manner that prevents moisture intrusion or accumulation.
Follow the window and door manufacturers’ instructions for flashing these components.
Refer to LP SmartSide Trim & Fascia Application Instructions for additional flashing information and details.

Secondary Water-Resistant Barrier (WRB)

A properly installed, code approved water-resistive barrier is required behind the siding. Consult your local building code for details.

LP will assume no responsibility for water penetration or damage it may cause.

Water Run-Off Control

Properly installed flashing materials will help direct water away from common water-collecting areas.
All flashing material shall be metal or another durable material that under normal outdoor environmental conditions will last for a period of not less than 50 years.

All flashing materials must have a minimum 4-inch (102 mm) upper leg.
- Add a 4-inch (102 mm) wide adhesive flashing to flash legs less than 4 inches (102 mm).
Properly integrate flashing with the secondary WRB according to the WRB manufacturer’s instructions. Use housewrap, flashing tape, kickout flashing, step flashing, Z-flashing, drip edge, gutters, or other items as needed to maintaithe n counter-flashing principle.

Install kickout flashing to direct the water into the gutter. (Diagram 2a)
Install step flashing that has a minimum 4-inch (102 mm) upper leg. (Diagram 2a)
Maintain a minimum 1 inch (25 mm) clearance between the end of the gutter and the adjoining wall to allow for proper maintenance of the siding. (Diagram 2a)

Seal ALL exposed cut edges.

Cutting

For the cleanest cut and longer blade life, a fine-tooth carbide-tipped blade is recommended.

Siding is manufactured with a special edge coating which reduces moisture intrusion. If siding is ripped you must take special care to prime, paint and seal all exposed wood fiber as described in the Finishing Instructions on page 8.
Climb cut the surface of the siding such that the rotation of the blade cuts downward on the primed or prefinished surface.
Do not miter edges.

General Application Equipment

Fasteners: Apply and correct overdriven fasteners as shown in Diagram 3a.
Sealant: Use an exterior-quality, non-hardening, paintable sealant. Use a Class 25 or higher exterior sealant meeting the ASTM C920 Standard for Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants. Follow the sealant manufacturer’s instructions for application.
Paint: A premium quality exterior 100% acrylic latex paint, specially formulated for use on wood or engineered wood substrates, is highly recommended. Semi-gloss or satin finish oil or alkyd paints are acceptable. For flat alkyd paint, check with the coating manufacturer to ensure it is suitable for engineered wood siding.

INSTALLATION

Fastening Instructions – Sheathing Only

Install over wood structural panels a minimum 7/16 Category with an APA® Trademark that contains the consensus Standard DOC PS 1 or DOC PS 2.
- Exception: LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing.
Fastener size: Use a minimum 0.092 inch diameter ring shank nail, hot-dipped galvanized (ASTM A153) or equivalent. Fasteners shall be corrosion resistant and capable of preventing rust, stain and deterioration under normal outdoor environmental conditions for a period of no less than 50 years.
Fastener placement: A minimum of 3/4 inch (19 mm) down from the top edge of the siding. Fasteners shall be placed 1 inch (25 mm) from the ends. (Diagram 3b & 4b)
Fastener length: 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 wood structural panel sheathing. (Diagram 3b)

Fastener spacing: Space ring shank nails a maximum of 8 inches (203 mm) o.c. Across the top of the siding. (Diagram 4a)
Apply siding to the wall assembly directly to the wood structural panel sheathing.
Begin by nailing a starter strip approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) thick x 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide flush with the bottom edge of the sill plate.
(Diagram 5d)

SA starter strip serves two purposes
- Provides separation of siding from CMU or poured concrete foundation.
- Provides a proper angle to the first course of siding.

Exception: starter strip may be omitted if separation from concrete is maintained. Separation can also be achieved by ensuring the WRB is placed behind the siding.

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LP® SmartSide® Cedar Shake is a reversible siding product that can be applied with either a staggered edge appearance or rotated 180 degrees to achieve a straight edge appearance. (Diagrams 4a & 4b)
Staggered Edge: Starting from left to right, level and install the shake so the bottom edge is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) below the starter strip (Diagrams 4a), or
Straight Edge: Starting from right to left, level and install the shake so the bottom edge is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) below the starter strip. (Diagram 4b)

Use the alignment groove in the shiplap edge as a spacing guide. Do not overlap the alignment groove. (Diagrams 4b & 5b)
- Alternate reveals are allowed. The trim should be thick enough so that the shake does not extend beyond its face.
To obtain the best shake appearance using a staggered edge or straight edge, cut and fasten the starter pieces for each course using a 12-inch (305 mm) stair-step method as shown in Diagrams 4a & 4b.

Overlap shakes using the alignment notch to conceal nail heads and achieve uniform reveal. The alignment notch provides for an overlap of at least 1 inch (25 mm) at the shortest staggered edge to a maximum of 1-3/4 inches (45 mm) at the longest staggered edge, regardless of whether the staggered or straight edge is exposed.
The shake should fit against the window/door trim or the corner board leaving a 3/16 inch (5 mm) gap.
- Shiplap at this location must be removed to full panel thickness and caulked.
- The opposite shiplap edge is facing up, to receive the next piece of siding.

Alternative Fastening Option: Fastening Instructions – Direct to Stud

Siding may be installed directly to studs spaced no greater than 16” (406 mm) o.c. that have adequate corner bracing.
Use a minimum 0.092 inch diameter smooth shank nail, hot-dipped galvanized (ASTM A153) or equivalent. Fasteners shall be corrosion resistant and capable of preventing rust, stain and deterioration under normal outdoor environmental conditions for a period of no less than 50 years.
Fastener placement: A minimum of 3/4 inch (19 mm) down from the top edge of the siding. Do not place a fastener through the top shiplap; place a fastener 1 inch (25 mm) from the end. (Diagram 6b) Place a fastener into the bottom shiplap a minimum of 3/4 inch
(19 mm) down from the top edge of the siding. (Diagram 6b)

Fastener length: Long enough to fully penetrate studs by 1-1/2 inch (38 mm). (Diagram 6b)
Fastener spacing: Space nails a maximum of 16 inches (406 mm) o.c. Across the top of the siding. (Diagram 6a)
Begin by nailing a starter strip approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) thick x 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) wide flush with the bottom edge of the sill plate. (Diagram 5d)
- A starter strip serves two purposes
- Provides separation of siding from CMU or poured concrete foundation.
- Provides a proper angle to the first course of siding.
- Exception: starter strip may be omitted if separation from concrete is maintained. Separation can also be achieved by ensuring the WRB is placed behind the siding.
Staggered Edge: Starting from left to right, level and install the shake so the bottom edge is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) below the starter strip, or
Straight Edge: Starting from right to left, level and install the shake so the bottom edge is no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) below the starter strip.

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- Alterternanatte re reveveals areals are allowed. The trim should be thick enough so the shake does not extend beyond its facond its face..
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To obtain a straight edge appearance, rotate, scale the side, drip edge 180 degrees, cut and fasten starter pieces for each course using a 16-inch (406 mm) stair-step method.
Overlap shakes using the alignment notch to conceal nail heads and achieve uniform reveal. The alignment notch provides for an overlap of at least 1 inch (25 mm) at the shortest staggered edge to a maximum of 1-3/4 inches (45 mm) at the longest staggered edge, regardless of whether the staggered or straight edge is exposed.
The shake should fit against the window/door trim or the corner board leaving a 3/16 inch (5 mm) space.
- Shiplap at this location must be removed to full panel thickness and caulked.
- The opposite shiplap edge is facing up, to receive the next piece of siding.
When fastening directly to the stud, every other shake line (or keyway) will fall in line with the shake lines on the courses above and below. (Diagram 6a)

Alternative Fastening Option:
Attachment to Furring Strips over Rigid Foam Insulation > 1 inch, or Furring Strips over Concrete/Masonry Walls

For rigid foam insulation greater than 1 inch (25 mm), install over a minimum 1×4 (25 mm x 102 mm) nominal size Southern Pine furring strips with a specific gravity greater than or equal to 0.55, no more than 12 inches (305 mm) o.c. in wind speed areas less than or equal to 200 mph.
Use a minimum 0.120-inch diameter ring shank nail, hot-dipped galvanized (ASTM A153) or equivalent.

Fastener placement: A minimum of 3/4 inch (19 mm) down from the top edge of the siding.
Fastener length: Shall fully penetrate a minimum of 1/2 inch (13 mm) into furring strips. Caution: fastener shall not bottom out on a masonry, leaving the fastener head less than flush with the face of trim or siding. (Diagram 7b)
Blind nail with a minimum of two ring shank nails per furring strip. (Diagram 7a)

Shiplap joints shall occur over furring strips, and joints should be staggered. (Diagram 7b)
Overlap shakes using the alignment notch to conceal nail heads and achieve uniform reveal. The alignment notch provides for an overlap of at least 1 inch (25 mm) at the shortest staggered edge to a maximum of 1-3/4 inch (45 mm) at the longest staggered edge regardless if whether the staggered or straight edge is exposed.
Siding shall be installed to safely resist all loads, including wind loads, of the locally adopted building codes. The installation of siding shall result in a system that provides a load path that meets the requirements for the transfer of loads from their point of origin through the load-resisting elements to the structure. The mechanical connection of the furring strip to the structure is the responsibility of a design professional. LP assumes no liability for any loss or damage caused by the design of the mechanical connection of the furring strip to the structure and is expressly released by the purchaser or owner from any such loss or liability.

Exception: Shakes may be nailed directly to rigid foam insulation less than or equal to 1 inch (25 mm) thick, unless a drainage plane is required by the local building code. Nail length must be increased to ensure a minimum of 1-1/2 inch..
(38 mm) fastener penetration into the structural framing or wood structural panels and the structural framing
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation will assume no responsibility for any damage or condition arising from the use of rigid foam insulation.

INSTALLATION

Finishing Instructions

Prime all exposed wood substrate before painting.
Thoroughly paint the bottom edges of siding, especially all cut ends near grade or next to the roof line.

Apply paint as soon as possible and within 180 days of application.
Follow the coating manufacturer’s application and maintenance instructions.

DO NOT USE:

Stain.
Vinyl-based paint (vinyl acetate or PVA).

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (“LP”) LP® SmartSide® Trim and Siding (the “Products”) Limited Warranty (the “Warranty”) applies only to structures on which the Products have been applied, finished and maintained by the published application, finishing,, and maintenance instructions in effect at the time of application. Products affected by a failure to follow the application or routine maintenance instructions (“Affected Products”) will be excluded from coverage under the Warranty.

LP assumes no liability for any loss or damage caused by the Affected Products and is expressly released by the purchaser or owner from any such loss or liability.
Any modification of the Warranty orapplicationingng, and maintenance requirements is void unless approved in writing by LP before application.
For a copy of the warranty or installation and technical support, visit the LP Web site at www.lpcorp.com, or for additional support, call 888-820-0325

WARRANTY REMEDIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE IF THE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation 1610 West End Ave., Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37203

© 2020 Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. All rights reserved. LP, SmartSide, and FlameBlock are registered trademarks of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. APA is a registered trademark of APA – The Engineered Wood Association. Printed in U.S.A.

NOTICE: Louisiana-Pacific Corporation periodically updates and revises its product information. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. To verify that this version is current, call 888-820-0325.

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FAQ

Q: Can I skip using a starter strip?
A: The starter strip may be omitted if separation from concrete is maintained or WRB is placed behind siding for separation.

Q: How should I address visible fiber during preparation?
A: Ensure a snug, flush fit with visible fiber. If needed, paint or apply sealant as directed in the manual.

Documents / Resources

LP Building Solutions 190 Smart Side Cedar Shake [pdf] Instruction Manual
190, 440, 540, 2000, 190 Smart Side Cedar Shake, 190, Smart Side Cedar Shake, Side Cedar Shake, Cedar Shake, Shake

References

User Manual

LP Building Solutions 190 Smart Side Cedar Shake

Specifications

Product Usage Instructions