Menu

LP® SmartSide® or Traditional Wood Siding: That is the Question

Traditional wood lap siding offers beauty and charm, but LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding has trumped those features with cutting-edge engineered wood products that offer the same benefits – and so many more. LP SmartSide engineered wood is created by treating wood strands or fiber with a resin binder for strength, and zinc borate for protection against termites and decay. The final product is bonded with a resin-saturated, water-resistant overlay.

Here’s more about the advantages that set LP SmartSide apart from wood siding.

  • Increased durability.The SmartGuard® manufacturing process helps keep out moisture for long-term durability and strength from season to season. Because it will not expand and contract, LP SmartSide requires less maintenance than traditional wood siding, which needs to be scraped and repainted regularly.
  • Increased stability. LP SmartSide resists the warping, cupping and splitting that is common with traditional wood siding.
  • Moisture and rot resistance. Unlike wood, LP Smartside has been carefully designed and site-tested to withstand the extremely wet, humid conditions of Hilo, Hawaii. Even after years of exposure to that environment, LP SmartSide products remain structurally sound.
  • Increased paint adhesion. LP SmartSide provides excellent paint adhesion and more consistent paint application thanks to its resin-saturated overlay, so paint will last much longer than when applied to traditional wood siding.
  • Fire resistance. LP SmartSide siding qualifies for use in California’s high fire hazard zones, as specified by the strict California building code.
  • Less expense. Engineered wood siding costs less than real wood. Because it also requires less maintenance, this results in savings of time and money now and in the future. 
  • More convenience. LP SmartSide is available pre-primed and ready to paint, or select from one of 12 pre-finished colors.

LP SmartSide trim and siding combine the warmth and beauty of traditional wood with the durability of engineered wood. It’s all backed by a 5/50 Year Limited Warranty. What’s not to love? For more information on LP SmartSide exterior siding products for your next project, contact an LP remodeler near you.

product comparisons
smartside
insurance warranty
Continue Reading

How to Reduce Heat in a House's Roof with Double Roof System

When building in warmer climates builders must consider how to reduce heat in their clients’ homes, making their living spaces as comfortable as possible. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce the amount of energy required to cool the space, and one way to do that is in the roof assembly with a ventilated double roof system.

Continue Reading

Resiliency Solutions

8 min
How to Build a House That Will Last for Centuries: Strategies for Builders

A home that lasts for a century is not just a place to live but a legacy that can be passed down from generation to generation. While many houses are built to last many decades, building the next “century home” requires a different approach—one that prioritizes redundancies, systems and durable materials.

Aesthetic Solutions

0
Brad Leavitt Talks Desert Home Design with LP® Structural Solutions Products

Brad Leavitt, founder and president of Arizona-based construction company A Finer Touch (AFT) Construction, has been building homes in Arizona for over a decade. We talked with Leavitt about the nuances of building this modern desert home and how LP Structural Solutions products helped along the way.

Resiliency Solutions

4 min
LP TopNotch 350 Durable Sub-Flooring vs. The Elements

Delayed timelines are a headache. However, when you’re subject to the elements, supply chain issues and client schedules, timeline adjustments are often unavoidable.