Installing LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding on your next build? When installing flashing on top of the trim or window, make sure to leave the appropriate gaps to help prevent water intrusion or buildup. The Mexican Carpenter breaks it down for you 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

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

Here’s a tip to remember when you’re installing LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding. Bend your Z flashing under or over 90 degrees. You don’t want it sitting flat on top of your trim or else water could get trapped and not run over the edge. Do you have an LP SmartSide Trim & Siding install tip? Tell us in the comments! | LP Building Solutions for Professionals