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Technical Note No. 014 <br /> BUILDING PRODUCTS <br /> Installing LP® SmartSide® Trim and Lap Siding on Concrete or Masonry Walls <br /> over Furring Strips in Florida (Voir Wind Speeds) <br /> This Technical Note is an addendum to the LP® SmartSide® Trim and Fascia, and LP® SmartSide® <br /> Lap siding Application Instructions ("Instructions"). It is intended to provide an alternative <br /> fastening option for LP SmartSide trim and lap siding on concrete or masonry walls over furring <br /> strips. The Instructions remain effective except as may be modified by this Note. Refer to the <br /> Instructions for all other aspects of product installation. <br /> Trim and lap siding may be installed on concrete or masonry walls over furring strips: <br /> • Trim and lap siding must be installed over a minimum 1x4 nominal size Southern Pine <br /> furring strips with a specific gravity greater than or equal to 0.55. <br /> o Install furring strips no more than 16"o.c. in wind speed areas less than or equal <br /> to 200 MPH' <br /> • Siding shall be installed to safely support all loads, including wind loads, of the locally <br /> adopted building codes. The installation of siding shall result in a system that provides a <br /> load path that meets the requirements for the transfer of loads from their point of origin <br /> through the load-resisting elements to the structure. The mechanical connection of the <br /> furring strip to the concrete or masonry structure is the responsibility of a design <br /> professional. LP assumes no liability for any loss or damage caused by the design of the <br /> mechanical connection of the furring strip to the concrete or masonry structure and is <br /> expressly released by the purchaser or owner from any such loss or liability. <br /> • Minimum Fastener Type: <br /> o Corrosion Resistant—Hot Dipped Galvanized or equal (ASTM A153)2 <br /> o Ring Shank3 <br /> o Shank diameter = 0.120 inch <br /> o Head diameter = 0.270 inch <br /> o Length = fastener shall fully penetrate a minimum 1/2 inch into nailable furring <br /> Caution: fastener shall not bottom out on masonry wall leaving the fastener <br /> head less than flush with the face of trim or siding. <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br /> ADDRESS 414 Union Street <br /> Suite 2000 <br /> Nashville,TN <br /> TEL (615)986-5600 <br /> FAX (615)986-5666 <br /> WEB www.lpcorp.com <br /> Date Created: 12/04/2015 <br /> Last Revision: 12/17/2015 HU1L1> Lti'11 CS. <br /> Expiration Date:06/2017 <br />