Siding service · Chesapeake, VA
Engineered wood siding in Chesapeake
Engineered wood siding is made of wood strands bonded with resin and wax, with a factory primer or finish. Call to reach an independent contractor who installs it.
How engineered wood compares
Engineered wood is lighter than fiber cement and cuts with ordinary woodworking tools, so it goes up quickly in long lengths. It has the look of painted wood lap or panel. LP SmartSide is one product of this type; the name is used here only to describe the material.
It is still wood. It must be kept off the ground and away from roof run-off, every cut edge must be sealed or primed, and the finish has to be kept up. In a damp, shaded spot those details matter more than the brand.
It suits additions and garages where the owner wants painted lap boards that match the house without the weight of fiber cement.
Details to ask about
- Clearance above grade, decks and roof lines, as the maker specifies
- How cut ends and field cuts are sealed
- Factory finish or primed for painting, and the repaint timing
- Flashing at windows, doors and the joints between boards
Questions
Engineered wood siding: common questions
Is engineered wood the same as real wood siding?
No. It is made of wood strands and resin, pressed into boards and treated. It behaves more consistently than solid wood but still needs its edges sealed and its finish kept up.
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Replacement, repair, a new addition or a single storm-torn wall: call and you are put through to an independent local siding contractor. They see the house, measure, and write up the job. Whether you hire them is your decision.
Talk to a siding contractor
One call connects you with an independent siding contractor who works in Chesapeake. Describe the wall, the damage or the project and arrange a time for them to look at it.
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