I'm looking at LP's 'Smartside' lap siding, to replace some
water-damaged clapboards. LP has an OSB type, but the 'simulated
rough-sawn finish' (I think that's what they're trying for) doesn't
match. They have a smooth finish, but it's described as "fiber
substrate". (Apparently, not cement board.) I'm interested in any info
about this.

Thanks,
George

On Nov 11, 7:34*am, George wrote:
I'm looking at LP's 'Smartside' lap siding, to replace some
water-damaged clapboards. *LP has an OSB type, but the 'simulated
rough-sawn finish' (I think that's what they're trying for) doesn't
match. *They have a smooth finish, but it's described as "fiber
substrate". *(Apparently, not cement board.) *I'm interested in any info
about this.

Thanks,
George

Looking for *any* info?

Have you checked out their website?

Text:

http://www.lpcorp.com/smartside/why_..._fiber_cement/

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/LPBuildi.../9/87_0gVeQc6c

On Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:13:30 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Nov 11, 7:34*am, George wrote:
I'm looking at LP's 'Smartside' lap siding, to replace some
water-damaged clapboards. *LP has an OSB type, but the 'simulated
rough-sawn finish' (I think that's what they're trying for) doesn't
match. *They have a smooth finish, but it's described as "fiber
substrate". *(Apparently, not cement board.) *I'm interested in any info
about this.

Thanks,
George

Looking for *any* info?

Have you checked out their website?

Text:

http://www.lpcorp.com/smartside/why_..._fiber_cement/

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/LPBuildi.../9/87_0gVeQc6c

I'd read that. First not clear whether it is saying anything about LP's
own "fiber substrate" SmartSide. Again, LP's 'smooth' finish SmartSide
is not OSB - it's "fiber substrate". But, it's still (per local lumber
yard) in the SmartSide family.

Second, ppl's experience with this might be different than LP's
promotional material.

G