Have No Worries with LP Smartside Siding
Oct 18, 2024Winter is coming. As the snow falls and the bitter wind blows, you’ll want a siding that can keep you warm and protect your home from the icy elements. LP Smartside Siding provides the solution.
“LP Smartside Siding is an engineered wood product, meaning it is composed of wood fibers treated with waxes, resin binders, and zinc borate,” said Scott Cline, co-owner of J & B Construction. “This blend of materials combines aspects and features of other siding products into one attractive package.”
The following are some of the benefits LP Smartside offers.
Durability
LP Smartside’s durability is unlike other siding options because of its mix of materials. It stands strong through winter and summer, unlike other wood siding that can expand and contract in the changing seasons. In winter, it can withstand hail, while in the summer, it can handle the impact of a baseball or golf ball that was hit too close to the house.
“This engineered wood siding is worry-free,” Scott said. “There’s no need to be concerned about weather elements, and there’s also no need to worry about insects or mold and mildew,” Scott said. “The zinc borate in the siding deters insects and inhibits fungi growth. In addition, the wax and binders allow the siding to remain water resistant.”
While most siding materials come in 12-foot length panels, LP Smartside comes in 16-foot panels. Fewer panels mean fewer places where water—and air—can seep in and damage your home or increase your energy bills.
Beautiful Appearance
LP Smartside comes in colors and styles that match any homeowner’s taste and personality. It’s offered in dozens of hues, but it can also be made with authentic woodgrain patterns for a more traditional wood feel.
“Smartside has the look and feel of real wood siding that vinyl or fiber cement siding just can’t quite match,” said Scott.
The styles of Smartside vary from lap siding, trim, panel siding, vertical siding, plus shakes and shingles. “With the hundreds of patterns that can be made in the siding, you can customize your home’s appearance exactly as you like,” Scott said.
Sustainability
“LP Smartside is one of the most sustainable siding options available because it is made with wood, a renewable resource,” said Scott.
The Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, the company that makes the siding, is a participant in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), meaning its materials are sourced responsibly from welcome and sustainable options.
J&B Construction is southeastern Wisconsin’s most experienced siding team and can help with the selection and hassle-free installation of LP Smartside. To get started, contact us today.
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