In this case the fiber cement siding has been stained to help capture the look of real wood for this rustic cabin.
Engineered siding that looks like osb on the back.
It has an infused color finish but can be painted or stained.
It is a simple to install.
Lp smartside products feature deep shadow lines for a premium appearance that looks more like real wood than vinyl or fiber cement siding.
Strand smartside 8 in.
Strand osb 370 manufacturer warranty.
Lp smartside engineered wood trim siding resists damage from impacts better than fiber cement and vinyl siding.
Manufactured 4 x8 plywood or osb sheets often with grooves cut into one face to look like a plank profile.
What is engineered wood siding.
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You won t have to deal with wood rot or termites with engineered wood.
Engineered wood siding can be purchased pre primed ready to paint or pre finished in any number of finish options which reduces the field and labor time once installed.
A vinyl siding sample is pictured on the left and fiber cement siding in the middle.
Composite siding osb siding planks.
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Engineer wood siding boards are made to look like real wood but they are way more durable than their older ancestors.
Textured strand lap siding delivers a natural wood appearance with the durability of engineered products.
Learn more about our engineered wood siding and trim.
Engineered wood siding is low maintenance and long lasting.
Replacing your wood with fiber cement siding allows you to keep the appearance without the upkeep.
All siding is only as good as its installation just like fiber cement engineered wood siding needs to be primed every time a cut is made in the wood.
It also has a glossy look from the binders.
I have heard of scrapes being left to soak in water and not having a noticeable change after months in water.
It includes a unique beveled edge for water shedding.
This siding is found on over 1 5.
It needs to be painted or stained.
If you picked the sample on the right you chose lp smartside engineered wood siding.
The siding is more cost effective and lighter than wood too.
I dont think it would be necessary to prime the back.
Manufactured 4 x8 sheets specifically engineered for outdoor use to withstand the elements.
The cedar finish looks like a solid wood siding and i think it has a better finished aesthetic quality than fiber cement.
The fiber cement looks so real in fact that it pairs beautifully with the natural wood columns in the front.
Engineered wood siding cons.
