SIDING PRODUCTS
LP rolls out two new ‘Smooth’ moves SmartSide Smooth Finish Panel Siding and Outside Corner Trim add durability and curb appeal. By Andy Carlo LP Building Solutions continues to build on its portfolio of products designed to meet the needs of builders and homeowners. The Nashville, Tenn.-based building materials and solutions provider has launched a smooth-finish panel siding to its durable, versatile collection of LP SmartSide Trim & Siding. SmartSide Smooth Finish Panel Siding delivers the durability and versatility that LP SmartSide contractors and homeowners appreciate, according to LP. The product incorporates a no-groove square edge to accommodate a variety of aesthetics, from timeless historic exteriors to more modern looks. “LP continues to roll out smooth siding options as their popularity amongst professionals and homeowners has consistently grown the past couple of years,” said Raven McCombs, product manager for LP’s siding sector. “As LP’s fourth addition to the original smooth line of products, this is another offering to meet more contemporary design needs.” Due to growing demand for a smooth option from building professionals, LP Building Solutions first launched LP SmartSide Smooth Finish Trim & Siding in early 2019. LP later released LP SmartSide Smooth Finish Vertical Siding, LP SmartSide Smooth Finish Narrow Trim and LP SmartSide Smooth Finish CTW Soffit in the spring of last year. As the latest addition, LP SmartSide
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Smooth Finish Panel Siding is designed for easier use in channel applications with advanced durability to hold up against extreme weather conditions including moisture, hail, freeze/thaw cycle, and up to 200 mph wind gusts. The product is manufactured with engineered wood strand technology and treated with LP’s proprietary LP SmartGuard Process to help protect against fungal decay and termites. SmartSide Smooth Finish Panel Siding is also backed by a 5/50-Year limited warranty and is pre-primed for exceptional long-lasting paint adhesion. Aimed at efficiency and curb appeal, LP has also introduced SmartSide Outside Corner Trim. The one-piece, pre-primed accessory eliminates the need to build corners during construction, which can lead to LP SmartSide Smooth Finish Panel Siding delivers durability and vetsatility.
LP Outside Corner Trim enhances a home’s exterior asthetic with a sleek, polished look.
faster and easier installation. Additionally, LP SmartSide Outside Corner Trim enhances the exterior aesthetic by creating a sleek, polished corner look. “While builders benefit from this ready-made finishing touch to their builds, homeowners will also enjoy the look of a home completed with LP SmartSide Outside Corners,” says Chemeka Wachtler, Innovation Product Manager for LP’s siding sector. “Consistently adding products that contribute to jobsite efficiency continues to be a priority for the LP SmartSide team in our mission to provide effective solutions for our customers.” This latest offering in the LP SmartSide line is available in cedar texture for a deep cedargrain aesthetic and is pre-primed for exceptional paint adhesion. Manufactured with the advanced durability LP SmartSide products are known for, LP SmartSide Outside Corner Trim is designed to resist water intrusion or seam separation and is backed by a 5/10-year limited warranty for accessories and nonstandard applications. LP says the corner trim provides builders with a streamlined approach on the jobsite as homeowners will find their homes get noticed clean aesthetic.
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