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— Engineered Wood Siding · WI & IA
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.
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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.
— Why Engineered Wood
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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.
— Installed Right
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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:
— Where It Fits
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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.
— Styles & Profiles
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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:
Lap siding
The classic horizontal board look, smooth or cedar-grain.
Panel siding
Vertical panels, great for board-and-batten and modern looks.
Cedar shakes
The texture of hand-split cedar for gables and accents.
Trim & fascia
Matching trim for a finished, cohesive exterior.
Primed or prefinished
Paint to your color, or choose a factory finish.
Mixed materials
Combine profiles or pair with stone and other accents.
— Storm Damage & Why Buckshot
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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.
— How It Works
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From estimate to a finished exterior.
A straightforward process, most full siding replacements are completed in two to three days.
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Free estimate
We assess your home, talk through material options, and give honest pricing, no pressure.
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Pick your look
Choose profile and color. We handle the rest, from product order to scheduling.
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Prep & install
Old siding off, sheathing and moisture barrier checked, new siding installed to spec.
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Walkthrough
Final cleanup and a walkthrough so the exterior looks right and the work is documented.
— Engineered Wood Siding FAQ
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It’s siding made from real wood strands treated, compressed, and bonded with resins and waxes, then given a protective overlay. LP SmartSide is the best-known brand. The result looks like natural cedar but resists the decay, warping, and pest damage that plague traditional wood. Why homeowners choose it →
Engineered wood siding is built for the long term and is typically backed by a long limited warranty (often up to 50 years on the substrate, with a separate finish warranty). Exact coverage depends on the specific product, we’ll confirm the warranty that applies to your project at the estimate.
Engineered wood sits between the two: a more authentic wood look than vinyl, lighter and easier to install than fiber cement (no silica dust), with strong impact resistance. Vinyl wins on lowest cost and no painting; fiber cement on maximum longevity. See the full comparison →
Yes, unlike vinyl (where color is in the material), engineered wood is painted or comes prefinished. The upside is you can choose or change the color, and it holds paint well so repaints are infrequent. We’ll go over primed vs. prefinished options at your estimate.
Often, yes. Hail and wind damage to siding is covered under most homeowner policies when the claim is properly documented. We photograph the damage and include it in the same adjuster scope as any roof damage, you pay your deductible, we handle the rest. Storm damage →
Most full siding replacements are completed in two to three days. And yes, financing is available for qualified projects so you don’t have to delay aging or storm-damaged siding. Financing →
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Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
Free Siding Estimate · Financing Available
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.