When hail hits, LP has a warranty
Hail storms are no laughing matter, and they are no rare occurrence.
In 2015, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, 5,411 major hailstorms were reported. These storms occurred in all 48 continental states. With this much severe weather across the country, hail-resistant siding can be a huge selling point for builders and remodelers in marketing to consumers.
In the face of this natural challenge to home products, LP now warrants its SmartSide treated engineered wood siding.
"With vinyl and fiber cement siding there's a greater risk of hail damage than with LP SmartSide engineered wood lap siding. The advanced durability gained through our proprietary SmartGuard process helps resist hail damage," said Rick Marsh, segment manager, repair and remodeling, LP SmartSide Trim & Siding.
The company pointed to laboratory tests that illustrate the durability of LP SmartSide products. In testing conducted at the National Wind Institute’s Debris Impact Facility at Texas Tech University, LP SmartSide lap siding resisted hail damage better than comparable fiber cement or vinyl siding:
• LP SmartSide siding showed no signs of impact after being struck by 1.75-inch hail at 81 mph.
• Fiber cement siding showed dents ranging from 0.082 inches to 0.201 inches deep after being struck by 1.75-inch hail at 74 mph.
• Vinyl siding was fractured by hail of just 1.25 inches at 57 mph.
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In addition to offering its impact and hail-resistant siding, LP helps homeowners locate local remodelers who are part of the LP BuildSmart Preferred Contractor Program and request quotes for LP SmartSide siding, all at www.upsidetosmartside.com.
“The LP BuildSmart Program provides our preferred contractors with comprehensive training on the proper installation of LP SmartSide products,” Marsh said.
LP SmartSide products are also backed by a 50-year prorated limited warranty with a 5-year 100-percent labor and material replacement warranty.