For something old, LP adds plenty of new
LP Building Products materials used in extensive remodel of Minneapolis Victorian era home.
LP Building Products was recently part of remodeling project that breathed new in a Victorian era home.
Stewart and Linda Herman’s net-zero house in Minneapolis, Minn. received an extensive makeover with Marc Sloot, senior associate at SALA Architects, choosing LP SmartSide Smooth Texture Lap Siding, Trim and Fascia to preserve the home’s historic aesthetic. The move ensured the durability needed to resist Minnesota’s harsh winters.
“I saw LP SmartSide siding and asked the industry professionals’ opinions on it. They were all really positive in the things they had to say about LP SmartSide.” With this, Sloot decided to use LP SmartSide Smooth Texture Lap Siding, Trim and Fascia for the project,” Sloot says.
One of the ways Sloot strove for net-zero energy was through better insulation.
To increase the insulation, the entire outer “skin” of the home was removed. At that point, SALA needed to re-side the entire home. For architects like SALA interested in environmentally friendly builds, LP SmartSide products offered a responsible choice since they are sustainably sourced from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) materials.
“What we achieved is a 100% traditional look. It looks like a brand new 1907 house,” Stewart said.
Stewart and Linda Herman’s net-zero house in Minneapolis, Minn. received an extensive makeover with Marc Sloot, senior associate at SALA Architects, choosing LP SmartSide Smooth Texture Lap Siding, Trim and Fascia to preserve the home’s historic aesthetic. The move ensured the durability needed to resist Minnesota’s harsh winters.
With the Hermans’ goal of preserving the traditional aesthetic in mind, Sloot sought alternative products to those he’d used in pervious projects.
“I saw LP SmartSide siding and asked the industry professionals’ opinions on it. They were all really positive in the things they had to say about LP SmartSide.” With this, Sloot decided to use LP SmartSide Smooth Texture Lap Siding, Trim and Fascia for the project,” Sloot says.
One of the ways Sloot strove for net-zero energy was through better insulation.
To increase the insulation, the entire outer “skin” of the home was removed. At that point, SALA needed to re-side the entire home. For architects like SALA interested in environmentally friendly builds, LP SmartSide products offered a responsible choice since they are sustainably sourced from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) materials.
Additionally, LP SmartSide products delivered a sought-after look that would embrace the historical look of the home, according to Sloot. “By using LP SmartSide siding, we could embrace and enhance the beauty that was already there,” he said.
The project was completed in Spring 2017 with the Hermans saying that their remodeled home has gone beyond their expectations, in part through the use of LP SmartSide engineered wood siding products.
“What we achieved is a 100% traditional look. It looks like a brand new 1907 house,” Stewart said.
