Examining the different options you have for siding is an important part of the home remodeling process, and engineered wood siding is an excellent option for your home.

Today’s homeowners have an incredible number of choices from fiber cement to vinyl to engineered wood siding, and the choice isn’t an easy one. Each siding option offers excellent benefits like durability and longevity.

The home remodeling pros at Bob Vila’s official website share:

“Engineered wood siding is easier and less costly to install than real wood siding. It is lighter in weight than wood and features advances that make installation easier, like LP’s SmartLock self-aligning edge design. 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.”

Investigating each option can help you make a decision on your future siding project. Here are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind as you consider engineered wood siding.

The Basics of Engineered Wood Siding

Engineered wood siding comes in a variety of textures, and it can mimic the look of natural wood. It offers a lot of the same benefits as fiber cement siding, but it’s not exactly the same. Here are some answers to a few basic questions about engineered wood siding.

1. How long does engineered wood siding last?
It can last anywhere from 20 to 30 years. Most siding manufacturers offer excellent warranties, and your siding should look beautiful for decades with minimal care.

2. Do I need to paint my engineered wood siding?
Painting every 5 or 10 years is advisable. Keeping the exterior of your home clean can increase the longevity of the paint on the siding.

3. Can I install engineered wood siding on my own?
It’s a job for a professional, but installation is fast, so your installation costs will remain affordable.

Reasons to Choose Engineered Wood Siding?

Engineered wood siding offers a variety of benefits that may convince you to use this hardy siding option during your home remodel. Here are a few advantages of using engineered wood siding:

Wood Siding is Durable.

When you upgrade your home, you want it to last, and engineered wood siding lasts for years without aging. Siding is even rated to withstand harsh weather events.

Wood Siding is Environmentally Friendly.

The process used to manufacture isn’t hard on the environment, and the end-result uses fewer of the planet’s resources than other types of siding.

Wood Siding is Affordable.

You want the best for your home, and it’s important to choose a type of siding that offers long-lasting performance, and that’s also affordable. Engineered wood siding fits those criteria.

Wood Siding is Resistant to Mildew and Damage.

The outer layer of engineered wood siding is designed to reduce the growth of contaminants like mold and mildew, and it can even help limit insect invasions.

Wood Siding Doesn’t Require Much Maintenance.

With the appearance of real wood and none of the time-consuming upkeep, engineered wood siding is an excellent option when you want a maintenance-free exterior.

LP Smartside® Engineered Wood Siding

O’Sullivan Installs offers engineered wood siding by LP Smartside® because of its durability, visual appeal, and ease of installation.

The official LP SmartSide® website shares:

“LP SmartSide® Trim & Siding offers the warmth and beauty of traditional wood with the durability of LP engineered wood. It’s a complete line of high-performance trim and siding products to complement almost any building style. All LP SmartSide products feature our innovative, four component SmartGuard® manufacturing process for strength and to resist fungal decay and termites.”

Get Professionally Installed Engineered Wood Siding

Is your home due for an exterior upgrade? Want to learn more about LP Smartside® engineered wood siding? Contact O’Sullivan Installs for a FREE Consultation and download our free guide: “Seven Questions to Ask When Hiring an Exterior Remodeling Contractor in Massachusetts“ for valuable guidance on your home improvement project.

“We stand behind what we install and want you to be a client for life. In fact, we are so confident in our services and the products we use in your home that we offer an unprecedented 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee. Most Remodelers would never offer a guarantee of this length. Why? Because they just aren’t confident in their services to guarantee this in writing beyond 1-Year. NOT O’Sullivan Installs! We believe you deserve the best service for your investment, so we hold our workmanship to a higher standard.