The look of real wood, engineered to last.
Engineered wood siding like LP SmartSide gives you authentic cedar-grain character with treated, weather-ready durability, a middle path between vinyl's low cost and fiber cement's heft. We install it the way it's meant to be installed.
Get a free siding estimate.
Tell us about your home and we'll walk you through whether engineered wood is the right fit, against vinyl and fiber cement, with honest pricing and no pressure either direction. We respond within 2 hours and estimates are free, Monday to Saturday.
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Wood's warmth, without wood's weaknesses.
Homeowners love the look of real cedar, but natural wood rots, warps, and demands constant upkeep. Engineered wood siding like LP SmartSide is built to keep the character and drop the headaches.
Authentic wood-grain look
A genuine cedar-grain texture and deep profiles that give a home real warmth and curb appeal, far more natural than flat vinyl.
Treated to resist decay & pests
The engineered treatment helps the boards resist fungal decay and termites, the very things that destroy traditional wood siding.
Impact & weather resistant
Marine-grade resins give real impact strength against hail and debris, and the boards stand up to Wisconsin's freeze-thaw swings.
Lighter, cleaner install
It's lighter and easier to cut than fiber cement, no silica dust, which means a cleaner, faster install when done by a careful crew.
Long warranty coverage
Engineered wood siding is backed by a long limited warranty (often up to 50 years on the substrate), we confirm the specifics for your product at estimate.
Paint & color options
It holds paint well and comes primed or prefinished in a range of colors, so you can match the look you want and repaint less often.
The product is only as good as the install.
Engineered wood performs for decades, but only when it's installed correctly. The same principle we apply to every siding job:
- Moisture barrier first. We install a proper house wrap before any board goes on, skip that and water gets behind the siding into the sheathing.
- Sheathing inspected & repaired. We check what's underneath and replace damaged sheathing before new siding goes up.
- Correct fastening & gapping. Boards installed to spec so they perform and stay within warranty.
- Clean, finished details at trim, corners, and penetrations, the difference between a quality job and a patched one.
Engineered wood vs. vinyl vs. fiber cement.
We don't push one product on every home. The right choice depends on your budget, your priorities, and how long you plan to own. Here's an honest comparison.
| Factor | Engineered Wood | Vinyl | Fiber Cement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Authentic wood grain | Molded, uniform | Wood-like |
| Weight / install | Light, workable | Lightest | Heavy, silica dust |
| Painting | Yes, holds paint well | No, color in material | Yes |
| Impact / hail | Impact resistant | Dents/cracks | Impact resistant |
| Upfront cost | Mid-range | Lowest | Highest |
| Best for | Wood look without the upkeep | Tighter budgets | Max longevity |
Weighing the other two? See our vinyl and fiber cement options, or let the free estimate walk you through all three for your home, no pressure on any direction.
One material, many looks.
Engineered wood comes in a range of profiles, so you can get anything from a clean modern facade to a classic cedar-shake cottage. Common options we work with:
A siding contractor you can trust.
Whether it's a planned upgrade or storm-damaged siding, we make it straightforward, and if a hailstorm hit, we handle the insurance side the same way we do for roofing.
Storm & insurance handled
Hail that hits your roof usually hits your siding too. We document it and include it in the adjuster scope, you pay your deductible, we handle the rest. Storm damage →
Financing available
A full siding project is a real investment. Financing is available for qualified projects, so you don't have to wait on aging or storm-damaged siding. Financing →
47 years, done right
Family-owned since 1979 with our own crews. We install to spec, protect the moisture barrier, and stand behind the work in writing.
From estimate to a finished exterior.
A straightforward process, most full siding replacements are completed in two to three days.
Free estimate
We assess your home, talk through material options, and give honest pricing, no pressure.
Pick your look
Choose profile and color. We handle the rest, from product order to scheduling.
Prep & install
Old siding off, sheathing and moisture barrier checked, new siding installed to spec.
Walkthrough
Final cleanup and a walkthrough so the exterior looks right and the work is documented.
Buckshot was top notch. They helped me deal with everything at ease, all I had to do was pick out my colors and they handled the rest.
Siding done in 2 and a half days, great work.
The whole crew was professional, the work was excellent, and they cleaned up so well you'd never know they were there.
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Give your home the warmth of wood, built to last.
Request a free, no-obligation estimate and we'll walk you through engineered wood against vinyl and fiber cement, honest pricing, no pressure. Family-owned since 1979, our own crews, installed right with the moisture barrier first.
LP and SmartSide are trademarks of their respective owner and are referenced for product identification only. Engineered wood siding characteristics, warranty terms, service life, and color and finish options are set by the manufacturer and vary by specific product; figures here are general product information, not guarantees, and the warranty and specification applicable to your home are confirmed at your free estimate. Siding performance also depends on installation and maintenance. Financing is provided through third-party lenders (Service Finance Company, LLC), subject to approval. Storm and insurance outcomes depend on your policy and documentation. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · Family-Owned Since 1979.