Engineered wood siding with natural wood grain texture on a home exterior

LP SmartSide Engineered Wood Siding in Cottonwood Heights, UT

If you love the warm, natural look of wood siding but not the constant painting, rot, and insect problems that come with it, LP SmartSide is built for you. It is engineered wood siding made from real wood strands bonded with resin, then treated to resist moisture, fungal decay, and termites. Cottonwood Heights Siding installs LP SmartSide lap siding, panel siding, and trim, all backed by LP's SmartGuard protection and a 5/50-year limited warranty.

We help you choose between primed boards you paint yourself and factory ExpertFinish panels that arrive ready to install, based on your budget and how much upkeep you want down the road.

Call 385-478-3418 for a free LP SmartSide siding estimate, or request one online in under a minute.

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What Is LP SmartSide Siding?

LP SmartSide is an engineered wood siding product made from wood strands and fibers pressed together with resin, then coated with a resin-saturated overlay for extra protection. It looks and feels like real wood, with visible grain texture, but it resists the two biggest problems that hurt traditional wood siding: moisture damage and insect attack.

Unlike vinyl, which can look flat or plastic-like up close, LP SmartSide gives you real wood texture and depth. Unlike traditional cedar siding, it will not split, cup, or attract termites the same way, because every board goes through LP's SmartGuard treatment process before it ever reaches your home.

LP SmartSide engineered wood siding with natural wood grain texture
LP SmartSide engineered wood siding with natural wood grain texture

LP SmartSide Products We Install

LP SmartSide Lap Siding

Horizontal overlapping boards, the most common style and a close match to traditional wood clapboard siding. Available in several textures, from smooth to a subtle cedar grain finish.

LP SmartSide Panel Siding

Large vertical sheets used for board-and-batten style homes and modern accent walls. A strong option if you want clean vertical lines with fewer seams than lap siding.

LP SmartSide Trim and Fascia

Matching trim boards for corners, window and door casings, and fascia, giving your whole exterior a consistent, finished look that ties in with your siding.

LP SmartSide Shakes and Shingles

Textured panels designed to mimic cedar shake siding, popular for gables, dormers, and accent sections where homeowners want extra curb appeal without real wood upkeep.

ExpertFinish Factory Prefinished Siding

LP's factory-applied finish, cured under controlled conditions before installation. ExpertFinish siding comes in a range of colors and includes its own 15-year finish warranty, on top of LP's standard product warranty, so you skip painting the exterior yourself after installation.

The SmartGuard Protection Process

What sets LP SmartSide apart from older engineered wood products is SmartGuard, LP's proprietary treatment process built into every board during manufacturing. SmartGuard combines four layers of protection:

  • Zinc borate treatment, which resists termites and other wood-boring insects

  • Water-repellent waxes, which help shed moisture before it soaks into the board

  • Resin binders, which strengthen the wood strands against cracking and impact

  • A resin-saturated overlay, which forms a protective outer layer against weather and general wear

This combination is why LP SmartSide can carry such strong warranty coverage against fungal decay, something older generations of engineered wood siding struggled with. For a mountain-adjacent city like Cottonwood Heights, where snow sits against siding for weeks at a time in winter, that moisture resistance matters more than in drier, flatter parts of the valley.

Close-up shot of the cross-section of a composite deck board
Close-up shot of the cross-section of a composite deck board

What Does LP SmartSide Siding Cost?

LP SmartSide sits in the middle of the siding market, more than vinyl but generally less than premium fiber cement, depending on the product line and finish you choose. Based on current 2026 material and labor pricing, here is what most homeowners pay per square foot, fully installed:

  • Primed lap siding (paint after install): $6–$9 per sq ft installed

  • ExpertFinish factory prefinished lap siding: $8–$12 per sq ft installed

  • Panel siding (board and batten style): $7–$11 per sq ft installed

  • Shakes and shingle-style accents: $9–$13 per sq ft installed

For a typical 1,800 to 2,500 sq ft home, a full LP SmartSide installation usually lands between $13,000 and $27,000, depending on product line, finish, and trim detail. Repainting an existing primed LP install later typically runs less than a full re-side, since the boards themselves stay in place. We give you an exact, written number after a free, in-person inspection.

LP SmartSide Warranty Coverage

LP backs SmartSide with one of the more comprehensive warranties in the engineered wood siding category:

  • 5-year, 100 percent labor and material replacement warranty. Covers full replacement cost, labor included, for the first five years if a defect appears.

  • 50-year prorated limited warranty. Extends coverage against fungal decay, buckling, cracking, peeling, and separating for the full 50-year term, with coverage prorated after the initial period.

  • 15-year ExpertFinish warranty. Applies only to factory prefinished ExpertFinish products and covers the factory-applied color finish separately from the base product warranty.

As with any engineered wood product, proper installation and maintenance keep this warranty valid. We install according to LP's official specifications, including correct fastening, clearances, and caulking, so your coverage stays intact.

Signs You Should Consider LP SmartSide Siding

  • You love the look of traditional wood siding but want better rot and insect resistance

  • Your current cedar or wood siding is splitting, cupping, or attracting pests

  • You want a natural, textured exterior at a lower cost than premium fiber cement

  • You are tired of repainting real wood siding every few years

  • You want strong warranty protection against fungal decay in a snowy climate

Our LP SmartSide Installation Process

  1. Free in-home estimate. We inspect your current siding, measure your home, and show you LP SmartSide samples in primed and ExpertFinish options.

  2. Detailed written quote. A full price breakdown by product line, finish, and trim, with no surprise costs added later.

  3. Old siding removal. We strip existing siding down to the sheathing and check for hidden moisture damage before installing anything new.

  4. Water-resistive barrier installation. A fresh moisture barrier goes on before any board, protecting your walls through decades of Utah winters.

  5. Board installation per LP spec. Every board is fastened, spaced, and caulked according to LP's official installation guidelines, keeping your warranty valid.

  6. Trim and finishing. Matching trim goes in around windows, doors, and corners for a clean, finished exterior.

  7. Final walkthrough. We review the completed exterior with you and clean up the site fully before calling the job done.

Most LP SmartSide installations in Cottonwood Heights take 10 to 16 working days, depending on home size and product line.

FAQ: LP SmartSide Engineered Wood Siding

Is LP SmartSide as durable as James Hardie?

Both offer strong long-term durability, generally 30 to 50 years with proper care. James Hardie is noncombustible and needs slightly less long-term maintenance, while LP SmartSide gives you a more natural wood texture at a somewhat lower cost.

Does LP SmartSide need to be repainted?

Primed LP SmartSide boards need painting after installation and repainting on a normal cycle, similar to other painted exteriors. ExpertFinish factory prefinished panels come with a 15-year finish warranty and typically need repainting far less often.

Does LP SmartSide resist termites?

Yes. Every board goes through LP's SmartGuard process during manufacturing, which includes a zinc borate treatment specifically designed to resist termites and other wood-boring insects.

How does LP SmartSide handle snow and moisture?

LP SmartSide's SmartGuard process includes water-repellent waxes and a resin-saturated overlay designed to shed moisture before it soaks into the board, which matters in a climate where snow can sit against siding for weeks at a time.

How long does LP SmartSide installation take?

Most single-family homes in Cottonwood Heights take 10 to 16 working days, depending on home size, product line, and trim detail.

Get Your Free LP SmartSide Siding Quote

Ready to see what LP SmartSide engineered wood siding would cost for your home? Call Cottonwood Heights Siding at 385-478-3418 or fill out our quick online form. Estimates are free, honest, and usually scheduled within 48 hours.