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 have even …

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 area is …

Board and batten siding is making a comeback, despite not being as airtight as horizontal lap siding, thanks to other waterproofing methods.

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 permeance …

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 cement board. …

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.

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″ foam board …

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.

Aug 20, 2025 · Reduce condensation and mold risk with Rockwool & Pro-Clima's Smartrock panels with a smart vapor retarder for efficient vapor flow control.

Mar 25, 2020 · The LP SmartSide seems to be some kind of OSB (the back looks like osb .. they have discontinued the one that is brown hard board). Hardie come is 12 ft long horizontal strips.