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LP SmartSide
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding products let you redefine traditional building materials with treated engineered wood products that are designed to offer game-changing durability, beauty and workability.
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding offers the warmth and beauty of traditional wood with the durability of treated engineered wood. It’s a complete line of high-performance trim and siding products to complement almost any building style. All LP SmartSide products feature our innovative four-component SmartGuard® manufacturing process for strength against harsh weather and to resist fungal decay and termites.
Beauty
LP SmartSide products are a superb choice to upgrade a home’s beauty and curb appeal. It is always a smart choice when accenting homes partially finished in stone, stucco or brick. The beautiful contrast of these exterior claddings creates architectural balance that’s visually appealing and welcoming.
- Rich cedar grain texture or smooth finish
- Longer lengths may reduce seams
- Unmatched consistency for curb appeal
Durability
LP SmartSide Trim & Siding is treated to the core with LP’s proprietary SmartGuard® process, making it one of the most durable siding solutions available on the market today.
- LP lap siding resists hail and impact damage better than fiber cement and vinyl siding
- Stands up to harsh weather in any climate
- Resists damage from termites and fungal decay
Workability
LP SmartSide treated engineered wood siding cuts out the time you spend dealing with warped and split pieces when properly stored and applied. Virtually every piece leaves the mill straight and ready to use.
- Works and cuts like traditional wood
- Requires fewer tools than fiber cement products
- Weighs less, easier to carry, less breakage than fiber cement
- Longer lengths may mean fewer seams and less waste when compared to fiber cement
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Treated with LP’s Exlusive SmartGuard® Process
LP’s proprietary SmartGuard® manufacturing process is designed to create highly durable engineered wood products. Every strand of wood that goes into LP SmartSide Trim & Siding is treated with an advanced formula of adhesive resins, water-resistant waxes and zinc borate, after which a water-resistant, resin-saturated overlay is bonded to the product. The result: four components of protection against water damage, termites and fungal decay.
Inspiration
Inspiring Possibilities
LP® SmartSide® products come in a variety of styles, including smooth finish and cedar-grain textures, to help you create exactly the look you want. Use them on their own or to complement other claddings, such as brick or stone. They’re beautiful on homes and in other applications. With products this versatile, the possibilities are virtually endless.
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