SmartSide - The Popular Choice Is The Smart Choice!

Everyone wants the "look" of natural wood without the problems commonly associated with wood. SmartSide siding and trim answers that call by melding traditional craftsmanship with technology. Encompassing lap and panel siding, soffit, trim and fascia, these highly engineered wood products rank high on appearance and durability.

The popularity of SmartSide products is rapidly on the rise for good reason. Big builders like Pulte Homes choose SmartSide because it's easy to install, resists severe weather and cuts and handles more easily than other composite materials like fiber cement. The Home Depot carries SmartSide because it gives do-it-yourself homeowners the opportunity to use professional grade siding and exterior trim that has the deep texture of real cedar.

To meet the increased demand of builders and distributors, LP enacted an aggressive plan to expand the manufacturing facility in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The first phase will increase production by 28%, just in time for the 2005 building season.

Costs Less, Installs Faster.

In a recent test conducted by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, SmartSide siding packages cost, on average, up to 20% less* than fiber cement packages. Savings like this help increase your overall profitability while adding value to your homes.

In the same test, the NAHB Research Center proved SmartSide siding installed on average, up to 12%* faster than fiber cement siding. That's because SmartSide siding comes in lightweight 16-foot lengths rather than the more common 12-foot lengths produced by other siding companies. "That 33%* extra coverage means SmartSide exterior siding installs faster without sacrificing quality in the materials or workmanship," says Ben Skoog, SmartSide Brand Manager.

It's easy to see why SmartSide is fast becoming America's preferred choice of engineered wood siding and exterior trim. For more information, visit www.smartsideonline.com.

*Results taken from NAHB Research Center, "Time Motion Analysis," November 21, 2003, conducted in Texas cities. Actual product pricing and installation times will vary.

The SmartSide Advantage

• Installs Faster: Lightweight, 16-foot lengths for 33% more coverage than conventional 12-foot siding
• Easy To Work With: Uses standard circular saw blades and wood-working tools
• Easier Installation: Lighter than fiber cement
• Pre-Primed Overlay: Provides a uniform, easy-to-paint surface for finishing
• Exceptional Durability: Resists termites, rot, decay, splintering and checking
• SmartSide 7/30 Limited Warranty: Includes 100% coverage of repair and replacement costs during the first seven years and fully transferable coverage for 30 years