Engineered Wood Siding

Engineered wood siding - Real wood look, less of the work.

What is Engineered Wood Siding?

Engineered wood siding is a siding made from wood fibers and exterior resins. Engineered wood sidings look like real wood and are installed like wood and cement board sidings.

It is tough, strong, and durable. It comes ready to paint or with factory applied finishes. It generally has agents such as Borate to make it insect resistant. 

Best Use For

Best for; 

• Craftsman and farmhouse homes
• A wood look on a mid-range budget
• Milder, drier climates

Costs

Estimated costs for a 2,000 sq ft home.   $10 - $20k

Installation

Engineered wood is lighter, cuts with standard tools, and installs faster than wood and fiber cement, which means lower labor costs. 

Fiber cement is heavier, generates silica dust and requires proper dust control.

Duribility of Product

• Engineered Wood is treated against decay and insects at the mill. It is lighter that fiber cement, more impact-tough than vinyl. treat it like wood that got a head start.  
• *  Fire Combustible, like wood. Not a wildfire pick 
• *  Impact, better than vinyl, can dent, rarely shatters  
• *  Lifespan, 20 - 40 yrs, realistic in Florida Climate.
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Maintenance

Wash off as needed and repaint on an 8 - 15 yr cycle.  

Weather Considerations

It is made with wood strands that are coated with zinc borate and heavy-duty exterior glues and then pressed under intense heat and pressured into thin wafers. The wafers are then put together and formed into 16' panels that are nailed onto the house.

It is less expensive than real wood siding, and a cheaper alternative to fiber cement sidings.

Generally, it is in the range of $4 to $10 per square foot for the siding plus installation.

Engineered wood siding costs about half the cost of real wood siding. It is also easier to install than wood and requires less labor than wood because it is lighter in weight.

Engineered wood products are designed to look like real wood. It is treated to prevent termites and rot. It can have a realistic texture that looks just like rough cedar or smooth finish that looks like painted lap siding.

Overall, the product is more weather-resistant than natural wood siding.

Why Choose Engineered Wood

Why would you consider choosing engineered wood over traditional wood siding?  

It is easier to install than wood siding. It is more affordable than real wood siding.

Because it is lighter in weight than wood siding it makes installation less complicated and requires less labor to install.

There are over 1.5 million homes in the US that have installed this product. 

It is very versatile. It comes in a wealth of options that allow you to customize your home. It can be painted in any color and holds the paint better than real wood siding.

Choose engineered wood (LP Smartside) if you want a amore authentic wood appearance, better impact resistance, easier and faster installation, or a modestly lower upfront cost.

Durability

Engineered wood siding will not split like real wood siding. It doesn't crack or warp after it is installed. 

It will stand up to harsh weather. It withstands mold, mildew, and insect infestation better than real wood.

Engineered wood siding is virtually maintenance free. It can be washed off with the garden hose periodically to keep up its the appearance