Lp Smartside Vs Diamond Kote Siding

Lp smartside and diamond kote finishes today s home remodeler episode.

Lp smartside vs diamond kote siding.

30 year diamond kote pre finish warranty vs 15 year colorplus pre finish. In this episode of today s home remodeler dusty dvorak from waudena millwork introduces lp smartside siding. With four components of protection the smartguard process adds strength and helps lp smartside products withstand impacts damage of freeze thaw cycles high humidity fungal decay and more. 50 year substrate warranty vs 30 year substrate warranty.

We offfer rigidstack siding rigidmount blocks trim and weatherproofing packages. Lp smartside is the new high end siding of choice here in minnesota. Hardie board siding cost vs lp smart side. Consider 6 siding for smaller homes or cottages 8 or 12 for larger homes and taller walls.

Diamond kote is applied in the factory with robotic sprayers resulting in a high quality durable scratch resistant surface that stands the test of time. It used to be stucco but moisture intrusion problems with stucco siding made many high end home builders start using james. Smartside siding is available as lap siding or panel siding. As a result lp smartside lap siding is available in dozens of colors.

Diamond kote building products is a preferred prefinisher for lp smartside an engineered siding wood product. It is coated with smartguard lp s proprietary sealant which. Lets compare the costs specs and benefits of hardie vs lp so you can decide which is a better choice for your house. Lp smartside siding is a manufactured wood product.

Some of the lp preferred prefinishers are diamond kote coastal coatings pspi and northwest factory finishes. The wood strands are then fed through a mixing mechanism whereby all surfaces of the wood chips are coated with a mixture of waxes resins and zinc. Across the us smartside is about 25 35 cheaper than. Pros and cons comparison.

All lp smartside products are treated to the core through a proprietary smartguard process. Primed lp smartside is available at a lower cost and is ready for you to paint. The size of your siding will have the most impact on your home s appearance.