The back side looks like osb but it has a different texture as if it was pressed at a higher psi.
Engineered siding that looks like osb on the back.
I dont think it would be necessary to prime the back.
Engineered wood siding cons.
Composite siding osb siding planks.
If you picked the sample on the right you chose lp smartside engineered wood siding.
It has an infused color finish but can be painted or stained.
It also has a glossy look from the binders.
The cedar finish looks like a solid wood siding and i think it has a better finished aesthetic quality than fiber cement.
All siding is only as good as its installation just like fiber cement engineered wood siding needs to be primed every time a cut is made in the wood.
It includes a unique beveled edge for water shedding.
You won t have to deal with wood rot or termites with engineered wood.
Strand osb 370 manufacturer warranty.
Textured strand lap siding delivers a natural wood appearance with the durability of engineered products.
It needs to be painted or stained.
Strand smartside 8 in.
The fiber cement looks so real in fact that it pairs beautifully with the natural wood columns in the front.
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Engineered wood siding is low maintenance and long lasting.
In this case the fiber cement siding has been stained to help capture the look of real wood for this rustic cabin.
Engineer wood siding boards are made to look like real wood but they are way more durable than their older ancestors.
It is a simple to install.
I have heard of scrapes being left to soak in water and not having a noticeable change after months in water.
What is engineered wood siding.
Exterior siding hardie siding tongue and groove composite siding less than 15 in.
Manufactured 4 x8 sheets specifically engineered for outdoor use to withstand the elements.
The siding is more cost effective and lighter than wood too.
Manufactured 4 x8 plywood or osb sheets often with grooves cut into one face to look like a plank profile.
Replacing your wood with fiber cement siding allows you to keep the appearance without the upkeep.
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Engineered wood siding can be purchased pre primed ready to paint or pre finished in any number of finish options which reduces the field and labor time once installed.
A vinyl siding sample is pictured on the left and fiber cement siding in the middle.
Lp smartside engineered wood trim siding resists damage from impacts better than fiber cement and vinyl siding.