How to Guide

WHY LP
®
SMARTSIDE
®
TRIM & SIDING?
With over 20 years of exceptional performance as a full home siding solution, it’s easy to see why LP
®
SmartSide
®
Trim & Siding has become the #1 brand of engineered wood siding. LP has redefined traditional building materials with
treated engineered wood products that offer game-changing durability, workability and beauty.
THE DURABILITY
DIFFERENCE
WORKABILITY THAT SAVES
TIME & RESOURCES
BEAUTY DESIGNED FOR
PEACE OF MIND
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For product catalog & complete warranty details, visit LPCorp.com/SmartSide
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust
mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
With four components of protection, the
LP
®
SmartGuard
®
process adds strength and
helps LP
®
SmartSide
®
products withstand
impacts, damage from freeze/thaw cycles, high
humidity, fungal decay and more. Alongside
an industry-leading limited warranty, you
can depend on LP SmartSide products for
advanced durability.
§ More resistant to impact than fiber cement
§ Survives golf-ball-sized hail and stands up to
harsh weather in any climate
§ Withstands up to 200 mph wind gusts and
78 mph fastballs
§ Will stay attached to a home better than fiber
cement during extreme weather events
§ Holds its value over time with a 5/50-year
limited warranty covering both labor and
material replacement
Our treated engineered wood siding cuts out
the time you spend dealing with warped and
split pieces when properly stored and applied.
Virtually every piece leaves the mill straight
and ready to use.
§ LP SmartSide lap siding installs 22% faster
than fiber cement lap siding
§ Less prone to accidental breakage during
handling and installation compared to
fiber cement
§ No special equipment needed for cutting
or installing; works and cuts like
traditional wood
§ Easier to carry and 39% lighter than
fiber cement
§ Won’t break when you hand a 16´piece up
a ladder
LP SmartSide Trim & Siding has been the siding
of choice for over 20 years for homeowners
who want uncompromising quality and
distinctive curb appeal. Our treated engineered
wood siding can completely transform your
home’s look.
§ Comes pre-primed for exceptional
paint adhesion
§ Realistic cedar-grain texture offers a striking
natural appearance
§ Smooth finish offers a clean, modern look
§ Longer lengths allow for fewer seams on
your home
§ LP
®
SmartSide
®
ExpertFinish
®
Trim & Siding
offers 16 versatile colors to fit any home’s style
Waxes
Overlay
Zinc Borate
Resins