If you are thinking of hardi take a look at the lp smartside which is easier to install and is slightly more affordable.
Smart siding reviews.
I am impressed with the lp smartside siding and think it actually looks nicer than the hardi board.
It is designed to hold up to punishing ultraviolet light and it won t rot split warp or curl.
Previously had 19 years of vinyl that was ok but we never loved it.
We put smart siding on fall of 2016.
That means you ll pay between 1 25 to 2 15 per square foot when using lap siding or panels.
Lp was founded in 1973 and is based in nashville tennessee.
Lp smartside siding review may 03 2019.
Lp smartside is made out of what lp calls an engineered wood product the first step in the process involves placing raw lumber through a wood chipper to create wood strands chips that are somewhat uniform in shape size.
2012 ian contractor.
There are fewer seams in smartside trim and lap siding and it s really impact resistant.
Engineered products are priced 20 to 50 below what you would pay for natural wood siding.
What is lp smartside.
What i always suggest to my customers when it comes to siding is stick to what your neighbors are using.
Lp smart siding is one of the best value purchases in the market today if you want to give your home more of a traditional look.
The wood strands are then fed through a mixing mechanism whereby all surfaces of the wood chips are coated with a mixture of waxes resins and zinc.