Certification
LP SmartSide Preferred Contractor
Trained and certified by LP Building Solutions to install LP SmartSide engineered wood siding. The look of real wood with the durability and warranty protection your Colorado home demands.
What LP SmartSide Preferred Means for You
LP SmartSide is the leading engineered wood siding in North America, built to deliver the warmth and character of natural wood without the maintenance problems that come with it. But like any premium siding product, proper installation is what separates a job that lasts decades from one that fails prematurely.
As an LP SmartSide Preferred Contractor, our team is trained on LP's specific installation requirements: proper flashing details, approved fastening patterns, clearance specs, and the joint and seam techniques that keep moisture out and maintain warranty coverage. This certification means you get the full protection of LP's 50-year limited transferable warranty, and a finished product that looks right and performs as intended.
Why LP SmartSide for Colorado?
Colorado's climate is tough on siding. LP SmartSide is engineered to handle it:
- Impact Resistant: LP SmartSide is tested to withstand hail and impact forces that crack vinyl and dent aluminum, a critical consideration along Colorado's Front Range hail corridor.
- Rot & Moisture Resistant: LP's SmartGuard process bonds zinc borate and resin throughout the strand core, protecting against rot, fungal decay, and moisture absorption through Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles.
- Holds Paint Exceptionally Well: Colorado's dry, high-UV environment fades and peels paint on traditional wood quickly. LP SmartSide's engineered surface accepts and holds paint far longer than natural wood, reducing long-term maintenance costs.
- Insect Resistant: The zinc borate treatment makes LP SmartSide resistant to termites and other wood-boring insects, a real advantage over untreated wood siding.
- Natural Wood Appearance: For homes where the warmth and texture of wood is the design goal, LP SmartSide delivers that look in a product that won't rot, split, or require constant refinishing.
Our LP SmartSide Installation Standards
- Trained Crews: Every installer on our siding team is trained on LP SmartSide's specific installation requirements, including the details that maintain warranty coverage.
- Proper Clearances: We install with LP's required clearances from grade, hardscape, and rooflines to prevent moisture wicking, one of the most common mistakes uncertified contractors make.
- Flashing at Every Penetration: Head flashing, kick-out flashing, and drip edges are installed at every window, door, and roofline intersection per LP specifications.
- Sealed Cut Edges: All field-cut edges are sealed with LP's approved end-cut solution to prevent moisture entry and maintain warranty eligibility, a step many installers skip.
- Approved Fasteners: We use only LP-approved stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners, placed at manufacturer-specified intervals to prevent face-popping and warranty voids.
Our Siding Services
- Engineered Wood Siding: LP SmartSide installation and replacement
- James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding: Full installation and replacement
- Siding Repair: Repairs on all siding types
- Vinyl Siding
- Aluminum Siding
LP SmartSide FAQ
What is an LP SmartSide Preferred Contractor?
LP's Preferred Contractor program recognizes installers who have completed LP's training requirements, demonstrated consistent installation quality, and met LP's standards for customer satisfaction. It's LP's way of verifying that a contractor knows how to install their engineered wood products correctly to maintain warranty coverage.
How does LP SmartSide compare to James Hardie fiber cement?
Both are excellent siding materials for Colorado. LP SmartSide is engineered wood: lighter, easier to cut, and with a more natural wood appearance. James Hardie is fiber cement: heavier, non-combustible, and slightly more rigid. LP SmartSide comes with a 50-year limited transferable warranty and has excellent impact resistance. The right choice depends on your home's style, budget, and priorities. We install both and can help you compare.
Is LP SmartSide good for Colorado's climate?
Yes. LP SmartSide is engineered specifically to resist the moisture, UV, and temperature swings that destroy traditional wood siding. It's pressure-treated with LP's proprietary SmartGuard process, which bonds zinc borate and resin throughout the strand core, making it resistant to rot, fungal decay, termites, and moisture. It holds paint exceptionally well in Colorado's dry, high-UV environment.
What warranty does LP SmartSide carry?
LP SmartSide carries a 50-year limited transferable warranty against rot, fungal decay, and damage from termites and other wood-boring insects. The warranty is transferable to new owners, which adds resale value. Proper installation by a Preferred Contractor is required to maintain full warranty coverage.
Get LP SmartSide Installed Right
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