LP SmartSide
Engineered wood siding — substantial, solid, and built for the coast.
LP SmartSide is the siding we build around — a solid, rigid engineered-wood board that nails and cuts like real lumber but resists the moisture and impact problems that plague ordinary siding. At 3/8" thick it feels substantial in a way hollow vinyl never does, comes in long lengths for fewer seams, and carries a 50-year limited warranty against moisture and hail. We install it with proper weather-barrier integration and flashing, and we can spec the prefinished ExpertFinish line — factory color in 16 shades across lap, panel, shake, and trim — to skip field painting and get a more durable, consistent finish.
Why LP SmartSide
What sets LP SmartSide apart — and why we install it across Hampton Roads.
Solid, substantial board
At 3/8" thick, LP SmartSide is a rigid, solid board — not a flimsy hollow panel. It nails and cuts like wood and lays flat without the oil-canning ordinary vinyl is prone to.
50-year limited warranty
LP SmartSide carries a long limited warranty against moisture damage and hail — built to handle the wet, storm-prone Hampton Roads climate.
Prefinished ExpertFinish option
The ExpertFinish line comes factory-finished in 16 colors across lap, panel, and trim, with cedar or brushed-smooth textures — a more durable, consistent finish than field painting.
Installed weather-tight
We integrate the weather barrier and housewrap, flash transitions and penetrations, and detail the trim — because siding only protects a home when what's behind it is right.
Options We Offer
The products and styles available within LP SmartSide.
Lap Siding
The classic horizontal board — available primed or prefinished in 16 ExpertFinish colors, in cedar or brushed-smooth textures.
Panel Siding
Vertical panel and board-and-batten looks for accents or whole-home modern styling.
Shake Siding
Cedar-texture shake for gables and accents — the textured look without natural cedar's upkeep.
Trim & Fascia
Matching engineered-wood trim and fascia to complete the system with consistent durability.
Best For
Homeowners and builders who want a substantial, real-wood feel with modern durability — the contractor-favorite baseline that handles the coastal climate.
LP SmartSide
LP SmartSide on real homes — a substantial engineered-wood board (lap, vertical panel, board-and-batten, and shake) that nails and cuts like real lumber and carries a 50-year limited warranty. Shown here in the prefinished ExpertFinish® / Diamond Kote® colors and the coastal and modern-farmhouse looks Hampton Roads loves.
Installed to Spec
A great product still fails when it's installed wrong — so we follow the manufacturer's specifications on every job.
Proper flashing, sealing, and detailing on every install — so what you buy actually performs and stays under warranty for the long haul.
LP SmartSide in Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads
Where and how we install LP SmartSide across the coast.
As an engineered-wood siding installer working across all six Hampton Roads cities — Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hampton, and Newport News — we treat LP SmartSide's zinc-borate-treated composition (LP's SmartGuard process) as a genuine asset in a region where humidity and termites put constant pressure on exterior wood. On wind-exposed homes near the Beach and the Oceanfront, we set the nailing pattern to the wind-rated schedule the coastal design speeds (roughly 115–130 mph, 3-second gust) call for, and lean on the prefinished ExpertFinish coats to hold color under relentless coastal UV. Confirm current wind and fastening specifics against the code in force with the City of Virginia Beach.
We don’t just supply it — we install it.
LP SmartSide is only as good as the crew that installs it. See how our siding service delivers it weather-tight and built to last across Hampton Roads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LP SmartSide.
For most homes, yes. LP SmartSide is a solid 3/8" engineered-wood board, so it feels substantial, lays flat, and resists the oil-canning and flimsiness of hollow vinyl. It nails and cuts like wood, comes in long lengths for fewer seams, and carries a 50-year limited warranty. It costs more than basic vinyl but reads and performs much closer to real wood.
ExpertFinish is LP's prefinished line — siding and trim that arrive factory-finished in 16 colors with cedar or brushed-smooth textures. Because the color is applied in a controlled factory setting, it's more consistent and durable than field painting, and it shortens the job since there's no on-site paint step.
It's well suited to it. LP SmartSide is engineered to resist moisture and hail and is backed by a 50-year limited warranty. The key is installation — we integrate the weather barrier, flash transitions and penetrations, and detail the trim so water is managed correctly behind and around the siding.
It's engineered to resist both. LP SmartSide boards are treated during manufacturing with a zinc-borate compound (LP's SmartGuard process) that resists termites and fungal decay — a real consideration in Hampton Roads' heavy-termite, humid climate. And unlike solid cedar, the resin-bonded composition doesn't wick salt-laden moisture the way an open natural-wood grain can. The finish still does the heavy lifting against coastal UV and wind-driven rain, so a correct install matters: we integrate the weather barrier, flash the transitions and penetrations, keep cut edges sealed, and hold the bottom course up off grade so water is managed rather than trapped.
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