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Similarly, you may ask, can you face nail LP siding?

For installation with or without nailable sheathing, joints must occur over stud locations. Siding should be installed with top (blind) nailing, with the nails placed a mini- mum of 3/8 in (9.5 mm) from either end. Siding may be face nailed as required.

Beside above, does LP smart siding need to be painted? According to the terms of LP's application instructions, all exposed edges of LP^® SmartSide^® siding and trim must be primed and painted with approved paint to protect the siding substrate. The back side is better left unpainted. Therefore, do not prime the back side of the siding or trim.

Likewise, people ask, how is LP smart siding made?

LP Building Products' SmartSide line of siding and trim is made up of wood strands that are coated with a resin binder and compressed to create a board of superior strength. Each SmartSide piece is also treated using LP's SmartGuard zinc-borate treatment system to protect against termites and rot.

How much does it cost to install LP SmartSide?

LP SmartSide cost: $2.00 to $4.00 per square foot for siding and all trim accessories. LP SmartSide installation: $5.00 to $10.00 per square foot. LP SmartSide total cost: $7.00 – 14.00 per square foot.