I am going to build a house near the ocean and am considering using LPs “Smart Panel” siding. The coastal conditions include fog, salt, and high winds with rain. Anyone have experience with this product?
Would certainly appreciate any feedback beore I put it up!
Thanks , David
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Frankly. I've become gun-shy of LP's siding products since the big class action suit, also based on the failures I've seen in the field. LP or anyone else has not convinced me to use it. Wet or coastal climate is particularly exclusive of this type (manufactured) of siding, IMHO. The new ('Smart') version has only been out a few years, and I have yet to see any track record. If it were me, I would go with the proven performance of fiber cement siding, esp. in your climate. Hands down. Sorry, LP is not the 'smart' choice in my book.
Hopefully, someone here has some insight or performance data pertaining to the new LP product.
Ken Hill
Edited 8/24/2002 4:25:25 PM ET by Ken Hill
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No, I would not use their siding, or their OSB or their windows. But that's just me. I learn from my mistakes. Insane is when you do the same thing over and over, and expect different results.
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LP siding has been discussed here several times - try a search to get more info.