As a home builder on the Outer Banks with all the harsh weather conditions I’m often asked, “which siding (product) do you use?”, which is then inevitably followed up with “why?”. While many siding products have their strengths, this blog will identify some compelling reasons as to why LP SmartSiding is at the top of the pack.
A local supplier in town, Kempsville, periodically puts on a tradeshow to educate contractors and subs on the latest products and industry innovations. The events are two pronged, (1) why the contractor should use it (how easy or time savings standpoint) and (2) why is it better for the homeowner. I went in search of educating the homeowner on its benefits.
The advantages for the HOMEOWNER are below and worth noting.
LP’s “Smart Guard Process” - This revolutionary product protects your home against rot, termite and fungal decay. The proprietary 4 components of protection include; resins, waxes, zinc, and overlay. This Smart Guard Process protects from the inside out, and with a composite product that is critical. The aggregate pieces are covered in wax (water protection) and zinc borate (pest protection) along with resin (adhesion). Each piece within the wood, or chip, is protected. Then the entire product is soaked and bonded with a resin overlay creating a tough saturated product which far exceeds the characteristics of conventional siding. True synergy- the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Strength, Durability, and Impact Resistance - It takes about one hurricane on the outer banks to start to understand the extent of mother nature’s power… her wind is formidable and nothing to take lightly. Because of this, wind protection is something I obsess over. When I heard SmartSiding is designed to withstand tough storms with wind gusts up to 200 miles per hour I took notice. Incorporating siding with design strength that adds another layer of wind protection to the home’s frame helps the owner (and the builder) sleep better. Additionally, the product is more resistant to hail and airborne debris than most other siding used on the beach. The warranty covers hail up to 1.75" diameter.
Industry Leading Warranty - The 5/50 Year Limited Warranty is nothing to glaze over and will give you peace of mind for decades to come. The product is covered with a 100% labor and material replacement (Installed to specs) for the first 5 years, and then a prorated limited warranty over the next 50 year….. which is TRANSFERABLE to the next owner. (Full disclosure, the installation obviously must be done per specs, including painting uncaulked edges as well as 3/16" gap between seams, but those details are for another post.
LP Smartsiding is the siding of choice for Croatan Custom Homes and will protect your home today, and for years to come. The next time you are contemplating exterior siding, keep these 3 benefits in mind, they are hard to beat.
If you have questions about siding a new house, or how your current siding holds up, I would be happy to talk with you in more detail. Call or text today to set up an appointment.