What does LP SmartSide cost in Wisconsin?
Engineered wood siding pricing, what drives it, and why it's often the best long-term value for Wisconsin homes.
Typical installed pricing
Why LP SmartSide costs more than vinyl
The board itself costs more, the trim package is more substantial, and proper install requires more nailing detail and field-cut edge sealing. The trade-off: you get a hail- and impact-resistant exterior with a 50-year limited substrate warranty.
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What's actually included in an LP SmartSide quote
Siding quotes are notoriously hard to compare because two contractors can price wildly different scopes. A complete LP SmartSide quote should spell out tear-off and disposal of the existing siding, sheathing inspection and repair allowance, house wrap or weather-resistive barrier, flashing at every window and door, the LP trim package (corners, window casing, frieze, and band board), fastener type and spacing, field-cut edge sealing, caulking, and soffit or fascia work if it's included.
Ours does. When a bid comes in several thousand dollars lower, the missing items are almost always house wrap, flashing detail, or the trim package — the parts you can't see once the job is done and the parts that decide whether the wall stays dry for the next 30 years.
LP SmartSide vs. vinyl vs. fiber cement on cost
Standard vinyl is the cheapest way to re-side a Wisconsin home and the fastest to install, but it fades, cracks in cold-weather hail, and looks like what it costs. Fiber cement such as James Hardie is heavier, more labor-intensive, and typically the most expensive of the three installed. LP SmartSide sits in the middle: real wood grain and substantial trim profiles, far better impact performance than vinyl, and meaningfully lower labor cost than fiber cement because it cuts and hangs faster.
For most homes we quote in Southeast Wisconsin, LP SmartSide is the best balance of curb appeal, durability, and price — which is why it has become the most-requested siding on our schedule.
Where we install LP SmartSide
AM Exteriors installs LP SmartSide throughout Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Washington County, Ozaukee County, and Waukesha County — including Beaver Dam, Watertown, Mayville, Horicon, Juneau, Waupun, Lomira, Hustisford, Hartford, West Bend, Germantown, Kewaskum, Richfield, and Brownsville. Estimates are free, written, and there is no high-pressure close.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Installed LP SmartSide siding in Wisconsin typically runs $18,000–$32,000 for an average home, depending on square footage, trim detail, color, and tear-off complexity. It's roughly 30–60% more than standard vinyl but significantly less than fiber cement.
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