Three years ago, Tim Uhler wrote an article describing how he switched from using fiber-cement siding to LP SmartSide (see “Working With SmartSide,” Mar/18). I’ll use a similar format in this article to describe how I work with another type of engineered siding—TruExterior, which has grown to be my go-to siding for exterior projects.
Unlike Tim Uhler, who builds homes on spec, I work primarily on renovation jobs and the siding choice is not always mine; most of the time, we install what the homeowner demands. SmartSide is popular in other parts of the country but isn’t as popular on Long Island where I do most of my work, though I have occasionally installed it by customer request, and it is a nice product. Fiber cement is probably the most common siding product used here; I’ve installed it on many projects and will likely continue to in the future. But lately, TruExterior siding and trim has been getting a lot of attention.
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