While costs vary by region and from one brand to the next, vinyl is generally less expensive than engineered wood siding.

While vinyl siding is affordable and the most popular choice for homeowners, its durability doesn't stand up against that of engineered wood. LP SmartSide withstands winds up to 200 MPH when installed according to the manufacturer's directions and fastening guidelines. It's also impact-resistant against hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter. It also has a higher R-value than vinyl siding, making it more energy efficient.

Aesthetically, engineered wood more closely resembles natural wood than vinyl siding. It's also more environmentally friendly than vinyl, which is made primarily of polyvinyl chloride.

LP SmartSide® is a wood siding. And though it is treated to resist moisture, insect, and impact damage, it will burn. However, LP does offer FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing that, when installed under the siding, prevents fires from reaching the house framing.

No. These stains are typically low in solids and provide less protection from UV and other weathering effects. There are new acrylic latex paints commercially available that can replicate the appearance of a semitransparent stain. Refer to the installation instructions for proper finishing.

The green attributes built into LP products today are recognized in green building certification programs around the country, most often in the “Materials & Resource Efficiency” section. LP uses 100% SFI‐certified wood – a renewable resource from small diameter, rapidly regenerating trees. LP SmartSide products are treated with environmentally friendly borates to resist rot, termites, or mold. LP SmartSide is durable & comes with a 50‐year limited warranty.

LP SmartSide® is a class C (III) rated product when tested according to ASTM E84. All LP® SmartSide® siding can be used in a 1‐hour fire rated assembly when it is installed over 5/8 type‐X gypsum, which is consistent with other siding types such as fiber cement siding.