If you're re-siding a home or building new in Southeast Wisconsin, you'll probably end up choosing between LP SmartSide engineered wood and vinyl. Both are proven products. They just solve different problems.
LP SmartSide (engineered wood)
LP SmartSide is made from treated wood strands bonded with resins and finished with a factory primer or color coating. It looks like real wood, has crisp, deep shadow lines, and is tough against impacts like hail and lawn equipment.
- Real wood look with deep shadow lines
- Strong impact resistance
- Paintable, with factory-finished color options
- Our standard lap install: an 8-inch board at a 6.5-inch exposure
Vinyl siding
Vinyl is the budget-friendly, low-maintenance option. It never needs paint, cleans up with a hose, and comes in many profiles. Thinner vinyl can look wavy on long walls and may crack on impact in cold weather, so the grade you choose matters.
- Lower material cost
- No painting, ever
- Wide range of colors and profiles
- Choose a thicker grade for a straighter, stronger wall
The siding you pick matters less than what's behind it. A sound housewrap and careful flashing at windows and doors are what keep water out of your walls.
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How to decide
If you want the look of painted wood and a wall that holds up to bumps and hail, LP SmartSide is hard to beat. If your priority is the lowest cost and the least maintenance, quality vinyl is a smart choice. We install both and can quote them side by side.
