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

When installing LP® SmartSide® Board and Batten style siding, it’s important to use a batten strip that is a minimum 1.5” wide to cover your nail heads. Learn more PRO tips from The Kruse Brothers in the video below. | LP Building Solutions for Professionals

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

Did you know you can install LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Cedar Texture Shakes two ways for different looks? Check out these tips from the Mexican Carpenter. 👇 �� To obtain a straight edge appearance install the shake panels from right to left, and to obtain a staggered edge appearance install them from left to right. This will allow you to use the alignment groove on the shiplap edge as a spacing guide to hang your next panel. | LP Building Solutions for Professionals