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• . I • LP S M A RT S I D E® PRECISION SERIES 38 AND 76 SERIES PRIMED LAP SIDING TRIM&SIDING BUILDING PRODUCTS GENERAL STUD SPACING • At the time of manufacture,siding meets or exceeds the perfor- • Space studs no farther apart than the span rating indicated mance standards set forth in ICC-ES-AC321 and has achieved- onthe product trademark. code recognition under ES Report ESR-1301 and HUD recognition under HUD-MR-1318.For copies of ESR-1301,call LP Customer • Precision 38 Series lap may be installed up to 16 in.OC Support at 1-800-648-6893 or go online at http://www.ice-es. framingspans.Precision 76 Series lap may be installed up to org/reports/pdf_files?ICC-ES/ESR-1301.pdf. 24 in.OC framing spans. • Minimum 6 in.clearance must be maintained between siding and finish grade. MOISTURE • Siding applied adjacent to porches, patios,walks,etc.must have •Moisture control and moisture vapor control are critical elements of a clearance of at least 1 in.above any surface. proper housing design.Check your local building codes for applica- tion procedures for handling moisture and moisture vapor in your • Minimum 1 in.clearance at intersection with roof line area. • Apply siding in a manner that prevents moisture intrusion and •As with all wood products,do not apply engineered wood siding water buildup. to a structure having excessive moisture conditions such as drying concrete or plaster.If such conditions exist,the building should • All exposed wood substrate must be sealed in a manner that be well ventilated to allow it to dry prior to the application of the prevents moisture intrusion and water buildup. siding. • In non-traditional ICF and SIP assemblies,the ICF or SIP •Siding must not be applied to green or crooked structural fram- manufacturer must prescribe the fastening specifications.See ing members.Do not apply siding over rain-soaked or buckled attached addendum for fastening 8-inch lap siding to SIP as- sheathing materials. semblies.Note:LP does not recommend LP SmartSide for use in these non-traditional assemblies.If used, LP will not warrant •Gutters are recommended for control of roof water run off. for Buckling and Shrinkage. However,balance of warranty does remain intact. SECONDARY WEATHER RESISTANT BARRIER • When using wet blown cellulose insulation,the insulation must not be in direct contact with the siding and it must be allowed to •A properly installed breathable water-resistive barrier is dry a minimum of 24 hours or longer if specified by the insulation required behind the siding. manufacturer. •Consult your local building code for details. • DO NOT USE STAPLES •LP will assume no responsibility for water penetration. • SIDING MUST NOT BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH MASONRY GAPS & SEALANTS STORAGE •Seal all gaps with a high-quality,non-hardening, paintable sealant with a minimum stated service life of 30 years.Follow • Store off the ground well supported,on a flat surface, under a the sealant manufacturer's instructions for application. roof or separate waterproof covering • Keep siding clean and dry.Inspect prior to application. FLASHING, WINDOWS, DOORS & OPENINGS • Allow siding to adjust to atmospheric conditions before •All openings must be properly sealed or flashed in a manner that application. prevents moisture intrusion or buildup. Several examples that accomplish this are shown on the following pages.