Thoughts and comparison to the fiber cement hardie siding.
Smart siding vs cement board.
Designed to withstand physical trauma water damage and sun damage it can thrive in all climates.
James hardie fiber cement vs lp smartside vs insulated vinyl siding october 30 2017 june 14 2017 by jeremy owens for the last 3 4 years i have done a water bucket challenge with my 3 kids with different siding materials.
Lp smartside siding on a cabin style home.
Hardie board siding cost vs lp smart side one of the biggest reasons many builders and homeowners choose lp over hardie plank siding is the significant cost difference.
Smartside this siding is coated with a smartguard solution a zinc borate phased process that adds strength to the product and helps to protect against pests and decay.
However amid how the effects of the ever changing economy and heightened attention to health safety have on the building industry many professionals are now looking at additional.
The primary difference between the materials used to make smartside siding and hardie siding is that smartside uses a wood based product while hardie uses a cement based product.
The top two engineered lap siding brands are the defending champion hardieplank fiber cement and the up and coming contender lp smartside engineered wood siding.
Fiber cement siding is a hardened concoction of cement sand and synthetic polymers.
James hardie offers either 30 or 50 year warranties on all of their fiber cement siding options.
Fiber cement siding carries a certain premium in terms of costs versus vinyl.
This guide covers the hardieplank vs.
Using the new smooth smart side.
Across the us smartside is about 25 35 cheaper than hardie.
After installing hardie siding and smart side cedar grain on doz.
Lp smartside comparison from all angles that matter to a homeowner looks durability cost of materials and installation and more.
A typical mid range fiber cement siding installation costs just a tad over 17 000 to 30 000 with a recouped value of about 78 to 80.