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    • LP SmartSide Trim & Siding vs. James Hardie Boards

    Both LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding and James Hardie boards (JamesHardie™) are two of the most popular siding materials in the industry. And while both materials offer reliable performance and require less maintenance, engineered wood is the more durable choice. LP® SmartSide® Lap Siding also installs 22% faster than fiber cement lap siding and comes with a much longer warranty.

    How Does LP SmartSide Trim & Siding Stack Up to the Competition?

    Let’s see how LP SmartSide Trim & Siding vs. James Hardie Boards compare in some key areas:

    Material

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    James Hardie boards consist of Portland cement, sand, water and cellulose fibers, in addition to proprietary additives. LP SmartSide siding gets its superior durability from treated wood strands coated in resins, waxes and zinc borate for strength and impact resistance.

    Appearance

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    James Hardie boards come in 12-foot lengths, while LP SmartSide siding can be manufactured in 16-foot lengths that can result in fewer seams for improved aesthetics. LP SmartSide siding also looks more like traditional wood.

    Cost

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    LP SmartSide siding may be less expensive than Hardie boards.

    Maintenance

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    To remove dirt and debris, James Hardie recommends washing fiber cement siding every 6 to 12 months. LP SmartSide siding recommends washing your siding every 12 months with a garden hose.

    Warranty

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    LP SmartSide Trim & Siding comes with a 50-year limited warranty compared to James Hardie boards’ 30-year limited warranty.

    Compare LP SmartSide Siding and Hardie Board

    LP SmartSide Trim & Siding is uniquely engineered for advanced durability. Here are a few toughness tests that prove our point.

    Is Your Siding Tough Enough? LP® SmartSide® Siding vs. Hockey Pucks

    Is Your Siding Tough Enough? LP® SmartSide® Siding vs. Baseballs

    Prevention Against Damage

    LP SmartSide siding is a more durable material than James Hardie boards because of its proprietary SmartGuard® manufacturing process. This process ensures that every strand of wood is treated with a carefully formulated mix of resins, waxes, and zinc borate, and finished with an overlay to offer complete protection against extreme heat, moisture, termites, and fungal decay.

    Zinc Borate
    This naturally derived additive helps engineered wood resist damage from termites and fungal decay.
    Resins
    Engineered wood stands up to impact and survives freeze/thaw cycles due to resins that offer incredible strength.
    Waxes
    Designed to resist moisture, waxes coat each strand to offer enhanced durability in humid environments.
    Overlay
    This final element of protection resists moisture intrusion, providing a durable base for a finished look.
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    Featured Content

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    All About Exterior Paint for LP Engineered Wood Siding
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    All About Exterior Paint for LP Engineered Wood Siding
    Regular painting is a necessary component to maintaining engineered wood siding for the long term. Here are some helpful tips that you should know when deciding how to paint your LP® SmartSide® siding options.
    LP SmartSide - The Amazing Durability of Engineered Wood
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    Did You Know? The Amazing Durability of Engineered Wood
    At the turn of the twentieth century, a new product called fiber cement was introduced to the siding market. Early versions of the material combined...

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