On 10/14/2019 1:39 PM, dpb wrote:
On 10/14/2019 11:06 AM, wrote:
On Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:36:31 PM UTC-5, leza wang wrote:
Hi

I am going to use this type of siding for my front

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/lp-s...c-panel/935905


I am not sure what is the best way to install it, should I use nails
or screws? what type? what size?

I am thinking for 8x3 deck screw?

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/8x3-...-pieces/957466


Do I need special tool? like nail gun etc or it can be done manually?

Thanks a lot.

Â*Â*Â* The question is "Can you use screws instead of nails on LP smart
Siding. "Â* After not seeing any intelligent answers to this question I
called LP (Louisiana Pacific) as there is no mention of screws in the
literature. YES- you can use screws, just be sure they are either
galvanized or stainless steel. Still need to penetrate 1.5 inch into
studs. Would be nice if they would put this in their literature. My
projects are small DIY at home things and I frequently disassemble to
re use or alter what I build, so I have stopped using nails as much as
possible. Also, good to know--Â* Smart Side is different from Hardi as
it is not a cement boared; it is an engineered wood product, so much
easier to work with using conventional wood tools.

Well, it's in the installation detail documents under alternative
fastening section p 3ff...

€¢Â*Â*Â* 38 Series Strand Substrate lap must be fastened with:
-MinimumÂ* #8 hot dip galvanized tapered head wood screw, spaced a
maximum of 12 inches (305 mm) o.c. or...
-Minimum 6d (0.092 inch shank diameter) hot-dipped galvanized ring shank
nail, spaced a maximum of 8 inches (203 mm) o.c.

€¢Â*Â*Â* 76 Series Strand Substrate lap must be fastened with:
-Minimum #8 hot dip galvanized tapered head wood screw, spaced a maximum
of 16 inches (406 mm) o.c. or...
-Minimum 6d (0.092 inch shank diameter) hot-dipped galvanized ring shank
nail, spaced a maximum of 12 inches o.c.

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To me, that is saying "buy a nail gun" I don't see that a 3" screw is
needed, but nailing will save a lot of time.