Excel Siding
Engineered Wood Siding (LP SmartSide)
Real-wood look with more muscle. LP SmartSide engineered wood resists impact and weather, and the DiamondKote finish holds its color for years.
If you want the warmth and depth of real wood siding without the upkeep, LP SmartSide is the answer. It's engineered wood — treated to resist moisture, impact, and pests — with a thick, deep grain that reads like the real thing from the street.
We finish it with DiamondKote, a baked-on color that holds up for years without painting. It costs more than vinyl, but it's tougher and looks richer. We tear off the old siding, prep the wall, and hang it right. We've been siding south-suburb homes since 1982.
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LP SmartSide
Engineered wood lap and panel siding. Treated to resist moisture, impact, and pests, with a real-wood grain and a strong warranty.
DiamondKote finish
A baked-on factory color that resists fading and chalking — no painting for years. Wide color range.
Trim & accents
Matching SmartSide trim, soffit, and fascia so the whole exterior comes together clean.
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How it works
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Free consultation
We come out, measure, and bring SmartSide and DiamondKote color samples. You get a clear written proposal — no pressure.
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Order & schedule
We order your siding and trim and set a start date. Material usually takes a couple of weeks.
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Tear-off & install
Same crews, job after job. We strip the old siding, prep the wall, and hang the SmartSide. Most homes take several days.
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Walk-through
We clean up the yard — nails and scraps — walk the job with you, and stand behind the work.
Flexible monthly payments available through Service Finance. See financing options →
Engineered Wood Siding (LP SmartSide) — common questions
How is engineered wood different from vinyl?
Engineered wood has the thickness and grain of real wood, so it casts deeper shadow lines and looks richer up close. It's tougher against impact too. Vinyl is lighter and cheaper. We'll show you both so you can compare.
Won't real wood rot or need painting?
LP SmartSide is treated against moisture and pests, so it's not like old-growth board siding. And with the DiamondKote baked-on finish, you're not repainting it for years. That's the whole point.
Is it tougher than vinyl?
Yes. Engineered wood handles decades of freeze-thaw and Chicago weather, and it stands up to impact — a stray ball, a ladder bump — where thin vinyl can crack. That durability is part of what you're paying for.
How long does the DiamondKote color last?
The factory finish is built to resist fading and chalking for years and is backed by warranty. You won't be out there painting it. We'll go over the warranty specifics.
Does it cost more than vinyl?
Yes, engineered wood runs more than vinyl. You're paying for the look and the toughness. We'll give you real numbers for both so you can decide what fits.
Can you match trim, soffit, and fascia?
Yes. We do the matching SmartSide trim, soffit, and fascia so the whole exterior is one consistent look.
What's the warranty?
You get the manufacturer's product warranty plus Excel's labor warranty. The specifics are written into your contract — read them, and ask us anything.
Will the same crew be on my job?
Yes. We send the same crews job after job — low turnover, same faces from start to finish.
Ready When You Are
Let's talk about your engineered wood siding (lp smartside).
A free, no-pressure in-home consultation. We bring the product samples, measure what we need to measure, and leave you with a clear written proposal — not a sales pitch.
