I know you do allot of research and from what I've ready, you've researched everything that you have in this house pretty thouroghly. Why are you using Smartside Siding? Is it a budget consideration?
Eddie
My original plan was cementitious siding; Hardy board or similar. During research, I bumped into the LP Smartside product and was sold. It carries the same 50 year warranty. It is produced similarly to the advantech subfloor by use of a controlled OSB substrate mixed with a polymer resin type bonding glue. It is considerably lighter to handle. It cuts and works with all the basic carpentry tools (no cement dust or special blades). It has the same surface texture as the cement board. It comes in 16' lengths (as opposed to the 12' cement board; less seams). It can take much more impact than cement board.
It's a tough decision cuz I haven't worked with either one of them, but unless somebody can tell me differently from experience, the LP product seems to be superior to cement board.
