Each board is treated with waxes, resins, and zinc borate to defend against the elements.
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Looking for strong, stylish siding that can handle the elements? LP SmartSide® Trim & Siding combines the warmth of traditional wood with advanced engineered durability, making it one of the toughest siding solutions on the market.
Resists hail (up to 1.75″ in diameter), wind, moisture, fungal decay, and termites.
Choose from a wide palette to match your style and elevate curb appeal.
Each board is treated with waxes, resins, and zinc borate to defend against the elements.
Fewer seams and less waste with 16-foot lengths that install straight and clean.
An LP SmartSide install often makes financial sense when compared to fiber cement. Royal Craft offers competitive financing available through the GreenSky® Program for qualifying LP SmartSide siding installations. Loans are provided by federally insured lenders in the program.
See financing options and apply or call (630) 725-1000.
We make the process simple, smooth, and built to last.
Clear scope, pricing, and timeline upfront.
Skilled work done efficiently and on schedule.
We check everything to make sure it’s done right.
Royal Craft has been installing exterior siding across Chicago’s western suburbs since 1973. Bill Cantalupo started the business installing seamless aluminum gutters and moved the shop to Downers Grove in the early 1980s. LP SmartSide joined our siding lineup as engineered wood became a serious residential alternative to fiber cement and vinyl.
We install both James Hardie fiber cement and LP SmartSide because the two products fit different homes and budgets. Bill or Mauricio walks every project and helps you decide which system makes sense for your specific home.
LP SmartSide is engineered wood siding: real wood strands compressed with resin binders and zinc-borate treatment for termite and fungal decay resistance. LP calls this SmartGuard technology. The end product looks and installs like traditional wood siding but performs closer to fiber cement.
The LP SmartSide lineup we install most often:
Why choose LP SmartSide over fiber cement? Three main reasons. It is significantly lighter, which cuts install time and reduces framing load on older homes. It cuts and nails like real wood, without the silica dust from cutting fiber cement. And it costs less per square foot than James Hardie while still delivering long-term performance.
Why choose LP SmartSide over vinyl? Real dimensional stability, real wood texture, better wind resistance, and a look that reads as painted wood rather than plastic. It is a permanent siding upgrade, not a temporary one.
LP SmartSide carries one of the stronger warranties in the engineered-wood category:
Factory-primed LP SmartSide requires field painting after install. For extended finish coverage, LP partners with Diamond Kote to provide a factory-applied coating with a 30-year no-fade warranty. We install both options depending on your budget and finish preference.
Royal Craft adds our own 10-year workmanship warranty on the labor, flashing, weather barrier, fasteners, and finish work.
These are the trust questions we hear from Downers Grove homeowners comparing LP SmartSide installers. Our answer is yes on all five:
What we hear most on LP SmartSide installs is that the finish looks like painted wood siding, not vinyl or fiber cement. Below is a recent review:
“It was a pleasure working with you guys. You really know what you’re doing and kept us informed the whole way. You made it super easy for us to understand everything.”
See more on our Reviews page or verified neighborhood recommendations on our Nextdoor page.
LP SmartSide fits Downers Grove homes where a homeowner wants the look of painted wood siding without the maintenance and without the higher install cost of James Hardie. Craftsman-style homes near the historic core get cedar shake accents that look like real cedar. Colonial and ranch homes in Shady Lane Estates and Downers Grove Gardens get LP lap siding with either field paint or Diamond Kote factory finish. Newer subdivisions like Fairview Pointe and Randall Park often replace first-generation vinyl with LP SmartSide for real dimensional stability.
We install both LP SmartSide and James Hardie. Which one is right for your home depends on the existing structure, your budget, your finish preference, and how long you plan to stay. We help you make an informed choice, not a rushed one.
Call (630) 725-1000 for a free on-site siding estimate.