If you’re paying to have wood siding, why not go all out and go for the real thing? Why use shreds of the stuff instead?

Quite a few reasons—in sum, that one-hundred percent wood siding has inherent shortcomings that engineered wood siding has been made to overcome. For example, wood siding is vulnerable to rot and pest infestations, as any natural thing is. No matter how well the wood siding is preserved, no amount of care can overcome something so inherent. Engineered wood siding, on the other hand, has decreased the amount of wood to make room for more protective materials, thus making it a viable siding solution.

In addition, wood siding isn’t the most eco-friendly thing around. Though it’s natural and thus, to some degree, biodegradable, it takes a lot of trees to cover the exterior of a house. By using less wood, you’ll thus lessen your impact on the environment with engineered wood siding.

Aside from all the advantages engineered wood siding has over real wood, it also has benefits unrelated to its physical superiority to wood.

Affordability

For instance, it tends to be relatively affordable compared to one-hundred-percent wood siding. Face it: lumber is expensive, and it’s especially expensive right now, given what the pandemic has done to supply chains. If you’re looking to renovate right now, these high wood prices are out of your control—making engineered wood siding, which uses less of the stuff, a much more viable option financially.

Ease of Installation

Engineered wood siding is also easy for a professional to install, meaning that you could save money and time on labor costs. We certainly don’t recommend doing it yourself, as siding is a critical factor in protecting your home and therefore its financial stability. But because engineered wood siding is relatively lightweight, installing it can be accomplished much quicker and easier than with certain other siding types.

A Variety of Stylistic Choices

Finally, this type of siding is aesthetically versatile. Available in a variety of textures and colors, the specifics of which we’ll touch on below, it can be made to look like a variety of more expensive and more maintenance-heavy siding types while still holding onto its strength. With engineered wood, you can get the look you love plus the durability your home deserves. What’s not to love?

LP Siding is available in a variety of textures, many of which mimic the look of logs or other wooden materials. Shape-wise, it’s purchasable in laps, vertical panels, and shakes.

Laps and Vertical Panels

Laps are what you’d think of as “traditional” siding; they’re parallel to the ground and installed in long planks. Stylistically, they’re a fit for a variety of homes, as it’s hard to argue with something seen as traditional. For the wilder design, standout colors can add a little spice without going overboard. To apply an even more modern twist, consider vertical panels, which run perpendicular to the ground!

Shakes

Shakes are made to look like elegantly shaped pieces of wood, and they add a lovely texture to anything they cover. They’re less “traditional” and more “old-school;” they harken back to decades wherein elegance and class were prized. If you want to show off a bit to the neighbors (who wouldn’t!) and have a siding that accentuates your household’s fine taste, shake-style is the way to go.

Because it’s relatively eco-friendly, stylistically versatile, and long-lasting, LP siding is a great choice for a variety of homeowners. You really can’t go wrong with it!

Top it off with the fact that, compared to many siding types, it’s budget friendly, and this catch just got even better. So long as you have a competent siding contractor install it, your engineered wood siding will keep everyone in your home warm and safe for years to come.