It needs to be painted or stained.
Engineered siding that looks like osb on the back.
Lp smartside products feature deep shadow lines for a premium appearance that looks more like real wood than vinyl or fiber cement siding.
It also has a glossy look from the binders.
The back side looks like osb but it has a different texture as if it was pressed at a higher psi.
Lp smartside engineered wood trim siding resists damage from impacts better than fiber cement and vinyl siding.
I dont think it would be necessary to prime the back.
You won t have to deal with wood rot or termites with engineered wood.
The siding is more cost effective and lighter than wood too.
Replacing your wood with fiber cement siding allows you to keep the appearance without the upkeep.
Manufactured 4 x8 sheets specifically engineered for outdoor use to withstand the elements.
Engineered wood siding is low maintenance and long lasting.
If a cut edge is left untreated there.
It includes a unique beveled edge for water shedding.
This siding is found on over 1 5.
In this case the fiber cement siding has been stained to help capture the look of real wood for this rustic cabin.
It has an infused color finish but can be painted or stained.
Composite siding osb siding planks.
Strand osb 370 manufacturer warranty.
Exterior siding hardie siding tongue and groove composite siding less than 15 in.
Textured strand lap siding delivers a natural wood appearance with the durability of engineered products.
Engineered wood siding cons.
Strand smartside 8 in.
1 year 1.
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I have heard of scrapes being left to soak in water and not having a noticeable change after months in water.
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The fiber cement looks so real in fact that it pairs beautifully with the natural wood columns in the front.
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.
A vinyl siding sample is pictured on the left and fiber cement siding in the middle.
What is engineered wood siding.
It is a simple to install.
If you picked the sample on the right you chose lp smartside engineered wood siding.
Manufactured 4 x8 plywood or osb sheets often with grooves cut into one face to look like a plank profile.