Finally lp smartside engineered wood lap siding is easier to install than hardieplank fiber cement lap siding and there s some data to suggest there are fewer installation errors with it.
Smart side siding review.
Lp smartside is the new high end siding of choice here in minnesota.
Smartside 76 primed engineered treated wood siding panel common.
It took seeing moisture tests and demonstrations for me to become a believer.
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When i first saw lp smartside i was pretty skeptical of an osb siding product based on the history.
About lp smartside wood siding for contractors business owners and homeowners who want the look of wood without the maintenance or cost lp smartside siding is a good fit.
The company builds siding products that have the beauty and warmth of wood but with added durability.
In the end i chose the hardiplank while this siding did get mushy i felt it was a stronger product that could withstand our weather conditions.
If you don t want the hassle of calling the installer back to repair loose or buckling material then smartside has a clear advantage.
2009 philip homeowner contractor reply.
Smartside engineered wood is highly impact resistant.
The smartside did get some cracks and got a little mushy which is to be expected after what i put it through.
If you pour water on the back side of each product it will absorb into the hardie while staying beaded up on the smartside.
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It used to be stucco but moisture intrusion problems with stucco siding made many high end home builders start using james.
Homeowners installing the siding themselves will not need to purchase special tools in order to work with smartside.
The new smartside siding has a completely different formulation that the inner seal and has not had any of the problems that plagued its predecessor.
Lp smartside is less expensive than natural wood siding and has greater long term value.
Although it still requires regular painting to keep it water resistant engineered wood products are more durable and more affordable than natural wood products.