LP Home 4: How to Install LP Smartside Siding Tips and Tricks
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Күн бұрынDuring 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.
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@bobkaczmarek3276 3 жыл бұрын
Small tip!!!!..... paint the heads of the nails while there a coil. Then you're shooting painted nails and touch up is twice as better
@michaelcarroll991 Жыл бұрын
That's actually pretty damn smart.
@hyvemynd605 Жыл бұрын
Woah holy shit actually a good ass tip in the comments.
@m00nchildblues Жыл бұрын
I did that and paint bits go all in plunger track 🤦♂️
@chencheng2506 Жыл бұрын
This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things kzfaq.infoUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.
@tedfritsch3340 3 жыл бұрын
Architect just today suggested this as a siding alternative. Had to research it, and found this. Thanks guys, awesome info.
@BrassBuilder 4 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@brookbandeen4999 2 жыл бұрын
LP siding is OSB It will fail at the bottom of the wall!
@hondaklatt 2 жыл бұрын
@@brookbandeen4999 not if you seal all edges.
@nickbailey202 2 жыл бұрын
@@brookbandeen4999 That's my thought as well. I've got a bump out that accumulates snow on the roof. The adjacent wall is going to have snow against it for weeks. No way is particle board going to last.
@rickysafer2895 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you are priming all the cut edges. Thanks for the video.
@mike93lx 4 жыл бұрын
It is an advertisement, they have to
@brent2989 4 жыл бұрын
True definition of a craftsman.
@FCAutos 4 жыл бұрын
It seems you've just *nailed* another great video.... (Get it?? *"Nailed"* ? --- Yeah, I know... I'll see myself out...)
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks
@chrisbabbitt4202 4 жыл бұрын
Every dad is writing this one down and now buying supplies to build a new shed JUST to use this joke.
@kperrin7686 4 жыл бұрын
I love my dad jokes..keep it up 🤙🏽
@justmejustsayin9581 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! I don’t want any 3/16” wise cracks out of you,
@layton3503 2 жыл бұрын
25:38 - what???
@kevinobrien1933 4 жыл бұрын
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
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
that is awesome good for you
@kevinobrien1933 4 жыл бұрын
@@RRBuildings the table saw station really sold me and saved time. Hoping the mitersaw station does the same in any giving house we cut 40-50 of the same boards and multiple headers the same size
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
It will
@kevinobrien1933 4 жыл бұрын
@@RRBuildings any discounts for the Martinez hammer
@samwalkowiak2399 Жыл бұрын
absolute thorough job on this video, thank you
@WilliamBurkeIII 4 ай бұрын
Awesome to see an NCC graduate kicking butt in an industry! Well done!
@jd14985 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Vid, Bro.! Been debating over the Hardie lately... I know now, what I’m using... Thanks Buddy!
@feelinfine1973 Жыл бұрын
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!!
@MariaGonzalez-ex6bq 4 жыл бұрын
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
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
Million times haha
@giovannipetitti1588 4 жыл бұрын
very good Kyle, a wonderful video, you have shown all your professionalism.💯💯💯💯👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏,un giorno spero di ricevere un tuo gadget da esporre sul muro delle celebrità nel mio laboratorio ❤️
@butchrandolph2430 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
This is how it came??
@dokmanian 4 жыл бұрын
hey Kyle first your right about caulking second is that a special caulk or just any good brand great info
@i-mievelektromobil3114 4 жыл бұрын
Круче этих парней я никого не видел ещё 🔥👌💪💪💪💪💪💪
@NathanPavlus 4 жыл бұрын
such a nice high end house and cheap home depot crap dryer vent. LOL. Love watching you Kyle
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
haha...it was strictly for demo
@lillygrace53 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@lubetester 3 жыл бұрын
I have seen in person what happens if you DONT gap smart side. Walls with direct sun will be fucked if you dont. The planks will expand and the joints buckle if no gap is left.
@stevensolinko8807 4 жыл бұрын
Have you even done a video explaining the advantages/disadvantages of pole barns over traditional buildings?
@nathaniseman5439 Жыл бұрын
Use a pan flash color that matches the siding next time. Stick with 1/8 gaps.
@danbob1650 4 жыл бұрын
Painted aluminum bro. For flashing And now there a lap siding butt joint coming to us this year .
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
yes the expert finish lap was supposed to be at this job and it didn't make it
@daryldavirro4237 4 жыл бұрын
Jordan seems like a good guy and easy to work with.
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
Very
@julietphillips1991 4 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial Kyle. Jordan, be nice to the neighbor.
@mattychamberlin 4 жыл бұрын
We always cut the notches from the back of the siding. Easier to mark with a pencil and saw table doesn't mess up the painted siding.
@wilkinsoncarpentry6278 4 жыл бұрын
For a guy that specialises in post frames, you certainly are switched on when it comes to Cladding 👍
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
I specialize in post frame....but grew up in residential construction
@BroncoSteven69 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@kellymccormack4850 3 жыл бұрын
Great Tips for my latest home project...Thank You Sir....wondering what siding gun are you using?
@jtelectric9905 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@bend4852 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I would assume if you were to install in the winter, it'd be necessary but in the middle of summer it shouldn't be necessary
@docsalas1203 Жыл бұрын
It expands like crazy it’s highly recommended and keeps you within warranty
@chrishnasko3310 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the paint container with built in brush you use when you paint the edges?
@rawleylehtola2456 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
Very true... I talked about that in the video
@ze_german2921 3 жыл бұрын
I've done Hardy Board siding, the only bad was that I had to paint it and repaint it after 2 years. I highly recommend Sherwin Williams paint btw. For those reason I will use Vinyl siding but I am curious on the Price cost on the LP siding. Not everyone has that $250sqft budget. I know it cost more but by how much? 20%, 50%, 200%?
@chetlangford2144 4 жыл бұрын
22:12 Tip.....put a flat pencil between the saw and the lever! It will keep it steady and you have your other hand again
@babastudio2008 4 жыл бұрын
우와.. 당신의 기술을 가르쳐주셔서 고맙습니다. 밀워키 와 디월트 중에 어느제품이 더 좋나요?
@stevemiller6518 4 жыл бұрын
I’m telling you, Kyle your going to be the next Bob Villa
@ronjfoley1011 3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos. Looking to buy the Simple Sider in Canada and not finding a distributor. Any advice? Thanks
@nicko198718 4 жыл бұрын
You would think LP would sell a corner piece that butts up to the wall so it keeps you long runs at the exact spacing. It could also have a quad finishing piece that clips onto the top then you only have to carry one of those gauge sticks to keep the correct spacing in centre joins it could also have build in weep holes for drainage.....
@danielbuckner2167 4 жыл бұрын
Look up a siding gecko.
@CybekCusal 4 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the spacing be adjusted based on the length of the piece or no? I assume there is a factor of expansion per linear foot. No?
@johnezell1366 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work as usual. Would normally use white flashing so it would blend in?
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%... i was just the labor haha
@danielantman8391 2 ай бұрын
Just wondering why you are using mill finish metal for your flashing details as opposed to snow scape trim coil??? Needless to say your attention to detail is extraordinary.
@squeekhobby4571 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@cstephenmurray 2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where you got the primer applicator at 7:02? I am doing LP Smart siding on my house and I have searched everywhere for that little can with a brush. Help, please.
@sqadadrian7473 4 жыл бұрын
that moment when you know more then the producer ...idk what to say about that produce 30years warranty but i think its better to use normal osb and a barrier and in case u change the water barrier not all osb plywoo.its faster with this product but im sure cost its much bigger
@peterstevens4223 4 жыл бұрын
G00D Morning from Auckland, New Zealand it’s Sunday, February 16, 2020.
@danielgibson5176 11 ай бұрын
The special screws are made for the PVC : It's very pro . and ya get the rubber mallet hole fillers, nice and if you can get them in correctly it's covered with warranty. PVC and screws both. No Staples. and if you sink your screw below the surface . Which thats what you want anyways. All you do is insert a rubber hole filler.
@glenandrews491 3 жыл бұрын
What type of primer are you using on the cut edges?
@heathmarcum5390 4 жыл бұрын
Hey kyle, really enjoy your channel. You seem to have a great work ethic and good personality. I have a question. Maybe others want to know also. You seem to have your business and life in great shape. Can you tell us about any struggles and or some sub par areas that you have struggled with that helped you get to were you are at now. Thanks
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea or topic
@jonsmith9708 4 жыл бұрын
Go watch Dr.phill
@robj2704 4 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how a gap between two pieces of siding will acclimate and close up if there is a nail at the end of each board which, I believe, would keep the two boards from stretching to fill in that gap. Please explain.
@douglaspollock102 4 жыл бұрын
Rob J most of the movement will be within the frame structure of the building itself, especially if it’s stick frame. The CSB siding doesn’t expand and contract as much as the wood frame. So, when I read your comment, “ ...keep the two boards from stretching to fill in that gap.” I believe you are making a logical comment but may have not considered the movement of the underlying structure.
@robsal7183 4 жыл бұрын
Do you paint the galv. Flashing that’s exposed around the window header and the laundry exhaust?
@rotaxrider 4 жыл бұрын
So is this product the same composition as LP CanExel Composition siding who’s wood fibers are completely coated with industrial-grade resin binders and special water-resistant waxes ?
@palgautefall3328 4 жыл бұрын
when will the next "Remodeling My Old Farm House" ( 5 ) video get out ?
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
when I do more on it
@mikevincent2811 4 жыл бұрын
You didn't show how to deal with the inside corner. I would assume you put a 1x1 in the corner prior to installing the siding
@ScottGloverTX 4 жыл бұрын
Trying to see what brand and model of tape measure you are using now Kyle, but I just couldn't seem to catch a glimpse of it in the video.
@lizajorasmussen2336 4 жыл бұрын
It's a Luftkin black widow. I have one. I'll never buy another one. All show and no go.
@MsElijah16 4 жыл бұрын
Nice man thanks
@vetle33 4 жыл бұрын
What kind of material is that smartside made of? I’m an norwegian carpenter, and most of our houses uses wood as ”rainscreen" ( it’s what we carpenters call it)
@WEALRO 4 жыл бұрын
Junk it what it is OSB wiki Louisiana Pacific
@andrewking8400 2 жыл бұрын
I thought LP explicitly states u can’t just pull a piece of the siding off and re-mail it, I was going to do that but was informed u can’t do that because it will void the warranty. Also I thought on your cut edges only have to paint the cut end but also have to apply it several inches up the back of the siding as well?
@Shamberpot 4 жыл бұрын
I see that you tooled the caulking between the siding and the door trim. depending on the caulking used, it isn't necessary to tool it.
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
Agree 100% and never do on my own projects. LP wanted too
@Fufiout 2 жыл бұрын
quad says never tool
@chethans7491 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of gecko grips myself, it seems like you need three hands to hang siding with your gap tool. I do entire homes by myself with 2 sets of gecko grips.
@chethans7491 4 жыл бұрын
I should have watched longer ,just seen you use the grips.
@cooperoaks1291 4 жыл бұрын
Hey shout out to RR Buildings I want you to do a project for me someday I've recently seen some of your barn builds and I love them especially the dream shop, literally my dream shop
@alexanderrivera7798 4 жыл бұрын
how much do you over lap the sidding, and the stagger method?
@loganbrubaker8240 2 жыл бұрын
Ive got a quick question. I am a contractor in VA. I have been usin Occidental leather tool belts for years and love my setup. But I have noticed how your hammer hangs at an angle by your leg and not vertical from the bag. I was curious what brand tool belt you use and any insight you would have for that brand. I feel like your setup would help keep the hammer handle out of the way (for instance roof framing applications).
@aifalmametieff2741 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a diamondback toolbelt
@roannawatkins5443 3 жыл бұрын
Great!
@Factory928AC 4 жыл бұрын
Can you get that cap/Z flashing at Lowe’s or depot?
@jasondaniels6642 Жыл бұрын
In the flashing section of the video, do you need to run a 1 x 6 freeze board around whole perimeter of house for the warranty, or is this optional?
@Wolffmansbrother 4 жыл бұрын
Kyle, do you happen to know when these LP training videos are going to be released?
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
I do not but I’m sure I’ll share when I do
@danielbuckner2167 4 жыл бұрын
@@RRBuildings Did you notice you weren't the only person to have to stand on a beam to look taller? The little blonde girl behind you towards the end was doing the same thing. Although I think they had a fan on her as well so will we see your ginger scruff swaying in the breeze next toolsday?
@sni1144 4 жыл бұрын
Why do you use flashing at the 3/16" gap of butt joints, but not at the 3/16" gap of siding meeting the door and window trim? By the way, thanks for all of the videos!!
@chetlangford2144 4 жыл бұрын
It that galvanized flashing? And where did you get it? What's the width? I can bend it as well!
@ivtec845 4 жыл бұрын
the amount of flex that siding has is incredible hardie better be redesigning there products lol plus it looks so much cleaner to work with cutting hardie is terrible with all the dust plus the silica in it
@thecoolclips1 4 жыл бұрын
Can we get an update on the "cannon"? I need to know now
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
they just kept it there...we worked around it
@opendstudio7141 4 жыл бұрын
Birds can be a problem in Texas. Some well lit places can become like an Alfred Hitchcock movie set at night. To combat it, some people use propane cannons to drive those large flocks away. Texas has loads of grackles, crows, ravens, buzzards, swifts and hundreds of other birds from all over all getting preped for Spring. So, anywhere there are masses of prey, so are predators and varmints. One of many issues of a mild climate.
@natureandrandomstuff 2 жыл бұрын
How thick does that board is? I'm trying to use this type of Siding for my house but the one I found is 3/8 x 8 x 12. Is what they have. Is it a good one or should it be thicker?
@mikepradarelli5845 2 жыл бұрын
How do you remove the bottom two lap siding to install a ledger board and reinstall the smart siding?
@stacktier8257 2 жыл бұрын
Clever and convenient primer applicator 7:02 ... Is that a PTFE liquid tape pipe dope? ;)
@chet174able Жыл бұрын
We use inside trim in a inside corner
@markusayt 4 жыл бұрын
Where can we get the hard hats? The beard and the black hard hat gives you an Amish carpenter look 😀 Great video.
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
bit.ly/RRHardhat
@bobcalder724 4 жыл бұрын
Great video.... :)
@curtisboschult2009 2 жыл бұрын
What brand and model of siding nailer are you using?
@Hangovna Жыл бұрын
Why not use pre-painted white aluminum flashing instead of galvanized? Wouldnt stick out like a sore thumb then
@boydpetit8951 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get those little blue paint cups with a brush?
@sni1144 4 жыл бұрын
I have looked everywhere and can't find them. Ended up making my own. Attached a foam brush with wood dowel handle to the lid of a small plastic jar.
@fthmzn5315 4 жыл бұрын
verry cool
@kenbryant5855 3 жыл бұрын
would flashing along the door on the sides, behind trim and siding like a butt joint work?
@jameslambert4487 4 жыл бұрын
I want one of those black carbon fiber hard hats you have.
@woodywoodpek5706 4 жыл бұрын
Get two, you can shit in one and cover it up with the other one.
@jeffdeluca1153 5 ай бұрын
Help me understand the benefit if this product t, looks to be pretty labor intense. Also, what is the durability/maintenance schedule to be expected? Thank you for any helo
@cyclist7s 4 жыл бұрын
Where are you guys located? I'm in minnesota and have called all over the country looking for lp weather logic and can't find it anywhere! Can you guys help me out? Thanks
@christopherchavez9908 2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn’t it be better using a finish gun on trim instead of a siding gun?
@dee73 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kyle how do you overcome the inside corner by the the door that has no corner??? Thanks
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
That was just for the install video... normally I would have a 5/4 trim board there
@dee73 4 жыл бұрын
@@RRBuildings oh ok thanks for answering enjoy the channel
@Fernandoswoodwork Жыл бұрын
5:48, we’re gonna film this but I don’t know where it’s gonna fit. It’s fitting in fairly well at 5:48 buddy 😂
@Denis-bo8ms Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the cap flashing trim?
@jakecarter2414 3 жыл бұрын
Dude what is the name of that stuff you painted on the cut edge of your siding, I can't find it anywhere. I have a good bit of lp smartside to put up and that thing looked like it would be handy. Thanks in advance.
@Fufiout 2 жыл бұрын
just use an exterior latex ull be good
@kitwatson8475 4 ай бұрын
Where do I get that cool primer can with the brush on the lid??!!
@Staki6908 4 жыл бұрын
What is LP Smartside made out of? Why choose it over Hardie Board?
@therealworldcontractor6507 3 жыл бұрын
So much easier to work with. Much more durable. Use any of your traditional wood cutting tools
@pillsbarry713 4 жыл бұрын
I thought that pop was you guys doing some nailing
@theinjuncclg5186 Жыл бұрын
Vary good video Can you tell where I can get the orange tools that you used
@srchubz 10 ай бұрын
it's called "SimpleSider adjustable siding gauge"
@cernunnoskali 4 жыл бұрын
Aren't you nailing the bottom edge of the boards?? Surely the boards would splay/warp outwards over time??
@danielbuckner2167 4 жыл бұрын
Nope, the overlap tension holds it.
@jasonthompson149 4 жыл бұрын
Don't like the 3/16 gaps. Caulking should be a last resort. LP needs to engineer something with lower expansion qualities.
@56832229james 4 ай бұрын
Can u help me out. I'm going to do some siding and some of the videos say its a must to do a rainguard, but I notice that you are not. Does it very by the type of siding? The location? or what? Thanks
@deeeeeeps 3 жыл бұрын
I kid you not you are the first person I've seen on KZfaq that can actually caulk. Can't say I'd use the product over Hardie though. I built a dog house out of smart wood corners and hardie siding and purposely ran the material into the ground 8 years ago. Smart wood layers are separating and paint is flaking...Hardie looks brand new. 20 years down the line when your paint is flaking because of expansion and contraction you will be kicking yourself.
@mathdj01 4 жыл бұрын
@15:23 "....caulk never lasts"....Than show all the places caulk is used?
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
Caulk isn’t used persay for the smartside it is to protect your wrb from UV and other damage.
@mathdj01 4 жыл бұрын
@@RRBuildings I understand. Overall, I wish there was a better solution than caulk.
@MajorCharity 4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to use smart side for a ceiling?
@RRBuildings 4 жыл бұрын
For sure
@RabWorks_LLC 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know of an LP approved spray on primer?
@RRBuildings 3 жыл бұрын
I always used kilz
@johnharding6394 4 жыл бұрын
Love your tape where can I get one
@orgaanik 4 жыл бұрын
Lowes
@johnharding6394 4 жыл бұрын
@@orgaanik but I am in the UK? who makes it
@orgaanik 4 жыл бұрын
Its a Lufkin Shockforce nite eye
@zachsimpson264 4 жыл бұрын
John Harding looks sharp but my markings are all but gone in underside of the tape after few months of use. Top side suffering fade where using the most 6”-8’ but not as bad. If using regularly/daily I’d recommend steering clear.
@rotaxrider 4 жыл бұрын
Zach Simpson Your absolutely correct. The coating on the blade is poorly made and it will wear down quickly especially on the edge of the blade making it useless to read .
@trianglegold Жыл бұрын
Why not white aluminum for flashing instead of steel??
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