LP Home 4: How to Install LP Smartside Siding Tips and Tricks

During this video, I take you thru many of the different LP Smartside siding installation tips and tricks I have learned over the years. I was contracted by LP Smartside to install this expert finish for the purpose of creating installation content for their own use, which allowed me the perfect opportunity to share it with you as well.

I am installing their new Smartside Expert Finish in this video, which is similar to what I installed on my own house in a previous series. As both a homeowner and contractor, the best part of using LP Expert Finish, is the finished look as soon as it is installed!

LP Smartside did sponsor this video which covered my time and trip to Texas. Very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a company that makes such a great product. If you would like to learn more about LP Smartside Expert Finish, check out the link below.

Milwaukee 7 1/4” Miter Saw I used

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Siding Nailer Ezi Gauge

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[bobkaczmarek]

Small paint the heads of the nails while there a coil. Then you're shooting painted nails and touch up is twice as better

[FCAutos]

It seems you've just *nailed* another great video.... (Get it?? *"Nailed"* ? --- Yeah, I know... I'll see myself out...)

[rickysafer]

Glad to see you are priming all the cut edges. Thanks for the video.

[WilliamBurkeIII]

Awesome to see an NCC graduate kicking butt in an industry! Well done!

[MariaGonzalez-exbq]

Sr. With all due respect has anyone told you that you look like Canelo Alvarez the boxer. I don’t mean any disrespect on my comment but I can see the resemblance.
Thanks for your time in creating this Channel.
I be learning a lot from you.
Thanks again

[lillygrace]

I am always very impressed with your attention to detail and craftsmanship.
But I have to say the 3/16'' gaps are terrible. I know
that is LP's specs but I would not put it on anything that I build.
I have done a tour at their plant in North Carolina and was not sold
on using it.
I think their siding looks way better than Hardie for sure, but that's it.

They should of had a better quality of flashing for you to use.
That thin gauge galvanize is at the bottom of the flashing category. IMO
Stainless, aluminum, painted metal or copper is the only way to go.

We always shorten the reveal on the first piece of lap siding by 3/8'' this makes up
for the lack of the shadow line on the first piece.
You really notice it on 6'' or greater reveals.
FINISH NAILS on the trim
Build us some more post frames you do an awesome job on them.

[BrassBuilder]

Awesome video! Wife and I have been debating between replacing our vinyl siding with another brand of vinyl (due to age and house remodel) or the LP Smartside. After watching your video....this is selling me on the Smartside. I'm doing this myself and you just explained everything I need to know. Thank you so much!!!

[feelinfine]

Best tip was building out in the county without pulling permits!! I heard that Austin has some of thee worst permit processes in all of Texas!! Well done guys!! ✌️ from Iowa!!

[chrishnasko]

What’s the paint container with built in brush you use when you paint the edges?

[daryldavirro]

Jordan seems like a good guy and easy to work with.

[tedfritsch]

Architect just today suggested this as a siding alternative. Had to research it, and found this. Thanks guys, awesome info.

[danbob]

Painted aluminum bro. For flashing
And now there a lap siding butt joint coming to us this year .

[nathaniseman]

Use a pan flash color that matches the siding next time. Stick with 1/8 gaps.

[NathanPavlus]

such a nice high end house and cheap home depot crap dryer vent. LOL. Love watching you Kyle

[BroncoSteven]

Do you not like the seam covers? Also, do you caulk around windows and doors? I just can’t let all that weather get behind the siding. It seems counter intuitive to me.

[jtelectric]

Product looks nice, but I don't care for the 3/16 gaps needed for expansion. I would think that would be a non-stop maintenance issue having to re caulk all those joints.

[rawleylehtola]

The most efficient way to install lp lap siding is to make a story pole and mark every corner of the building then snap lines before the windows and doors are set.

[butchrandolph]

You guys are doing a great job, and giving a lot of great info. Just have one thing, Kyle you need to turn your hardhat around buddy. Just want you to look as professional as possible. Love your videos!

[wilkinsoncarpentry]

For a guy that specialises in post frames, you certainly are switched on when it comes to Cladding 👍

[kevinobrien]

Just ordered my cuthub on Friday can't wait to use it. I already had the table saw setup we love it great video on the details