Whether you’re new to using LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding or you’re a seasoned pro who has used it for years, there’s always new tips you can learn to help you out with the installation process. Check out this tip from builder Kyle Stumpenhorst at Rural Renovators. “I always run the cut edge into the trim because the caulk gun runs so much better down a cut edge than the factory edge. Then I leave my factory edge at the butt joint since I leave it open with some pan flashing.” | LP Building Solut

The board & batten look has become an increasingly popular siding style for homeowners. Check out these tips for installing LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding on your next board & batten project. Visit lpcorp.com for full installation instructions. | LP Building Solutions for Professionals

Durability of LP® SmartSide® vs. Fiber Cement

When it comes to installing siding, it’s important to consider a material that will save you time and money on the jobsite. Watch this video to see how switching from fiber cement lap siding to LP® SmartSide® products will ultimately help lower labor costs and speed up the installation process. | LP Building Solutions for Professionals

Kyle Stumpenhorst of Rural Renovators and Jordan Smith of Jordan Smith Builds put LP® SmartSide® siding to the test against fiber cement. What stood out to them was how durable and easy it is to work with LP SmartSide, which can ultimately help save you time on the jobsite. | LP Building Solutions for Professionals