How long will Smart siding last?
Both vinyl siding and LP SmartSide are durable, long-lasting options to protect your home. You can expect both products to last well over 20 years with hardly any maintenance needed on your part.
Is LP SmartSide being discontinued?
She said sales of LP’s SmartSide fiber-based siding, produced at the Roaring River plant, have continued to decline and the company decided to discontinue production of fiber-based siding in the U.S. by the end of 2020.
Is Smart siding waterproof?
The LP smart siding is not waterproof, but it is water-resistant. LP smart siding is treated with an advanced formula of adhesive resins and zinc borate. It is also protected with a resin-saturated overlay that is moisture resistant.
What is the difference between Hardie Board and Smart Board?
The primary difference between the materials used to make SmartSide siding and Hardie siding is that SmartSide uses a wood-based product, while Hardie uses a cement-based product.
Can you stain smart siding?
LP Smartside can be pre-painted or pre-stained that gives the look of real beveled wood siding. A good alternative to natural wood and fiber cement siding, LP SmartSide Lap is made with our proprietary SmartGuard® manufacturing process to protect against fungal decay and termites.
How often does LP smart siding need to be painted?
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On average, engineered wood siding usually requires repainting every 5 to 10 years as compared to wood siding, which usually needs repainting every 3 to 5 years. Vinyl siding also may be painted if the color has faded.
Does LP SmartSide come pre painted?
In contrast, LP SmartSide siding and trim comes pre-primed and holds paint like wood.
When was LP siding recall?
What Were the Recall Years of LP Inner-Seal Siding? LP Inner-Seal siding was produced from 1985-1995. In 1996, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LP citing manufacturing issues with the composite siding. This was a big deal.
What is the difference between Diamond Kote and LP SmartSide?
Diamond Kote Finishing is a pre-finish applied to LP SmartSide siding with over 30 colors to choose from and a custom color option. The Diamond Kote Finish comes backed by a 30-year, No-Fade Warranty from Wausau Supply Company which ensures the long-lasting beauty of your siding.
Who makes LP SmartSide?
LP Touts 20-Year Success Story of LP SmartSide Trim & Siding | Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.
What happens if smart siding gets wet?
Extended exposure to water causes siding to decay, warp, crack and expand.
Does smart siding need to be painted?
According to the terms of LP’s application instructions, all exposed edges of LP® SmartSide® siding and trim must be primed and painted with approved paint to protect the siding substrate. The back side is better left unpainted. Therefore, do not prime the back side of the siding or trim.
Can SmartSide soffit be used for siding?
LP SmartSide Soffit cannot be used as siding, only as soffit.
What is better than hardiplank?
Once the contractors believed in the product, the information was passed to the homeowners, including the following advantages: LP SmartSide has superior moisture protection and strength, longer lengths than Hardie (16′ over 12′), less weight than Hardie, and is less expensive to install (no special cutting tools
Can you mix Hardie board and vinyl siding?
In truth, many homeowners wonder: Can you mix and match siding materials successfully? The answer is: Yes, you can! All types of siding offer both horizontal and vertical qualities.
What is cheaper than Hardie?
Across the US, LP Smart siding costs 25-35% less than James Hardie. This difference amounts to thousands of dollars! LP is cheaper because both the materials and labor cost less than Hardie siding.
