
Nails for LP Smartsiding - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 16, 2013 · I am siding my brothers house and am using 3/8 LP Smartside for the first time. What nails are people using? Do they need to be stainless steel (expensive), ringshank or I …
Lp Smart lap siding painting process - Fine Homebuilding
May 12, 2020 · When i bought this pre-primed siding at Menards here in lakeville Mn, they recommended 2 coats of latex primer & 2 coats of Latex top coat. Manufacturer recommends- …
Smart Board - what is it? - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 1, 2001 · * What is Smart Board or Smart Panel? My sister, who lives in the Kansas City area, is looking at new houses intending to purchase one. She says that much of the siding in her …
Better Board-and-Batten Siding - Fine Homebuilding
Board and batten siding is making a comeback, despite not being as airtight as horizontal lap siding, thanks to other waterproofing methods.
Smart Vapor Retarders Explained by a Building Science Pro - Fine ...
Oct 8, 2025 · Smart Retarders for Vapor, and Air Some materials, like polyethylene sheeting and gypsum board, exhibit fairly constant permeance. Others show significant changes in …
Smart, Sturdy Worktable - Fine Homebuilding
Nov 9, 2020 · Smart, Sturdy Worktable The Dash-Board workbench has a large table, adjustable legs, and a sturdy housing, making it easier to work outside the shop.
Any body using LP Smartside? - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 1, 2010 · The smart lap seems to hold up better but still isn't a great product. From a material cost perspective it's a toss up between smart lap and cement board lap, labor is more for …
A Pro Review of the InSoFast X-Bracket System - Fine Homebuilding
May 5, 2025 · The InSoFast X-Bracket System offers a solution to the challenge of running rigid foam without breaks when applying continuous insulation.
Vaulted ceiling in garage, R-39 using Rockwool and 1.5 foam board
May 19, 2022 · I upsized the walls while framing to get R21 but not the vaulted ceiling which is 2×8…I am required R-38. I plan on using unfaced R30 Rockwool for 2×8, then placing 1.5″ …
Installing New Siding on Top of Old Siding - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 28, 2021 · Installing New Siding on Top of Old Siding When covering existing finishes with new ones, consider how trapped moisture will dry, and how to create an affective air barrier.