¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el revestimiento de material compuesto y el revestimiento de madera de ingeniería?

A la hora de decidir renovar el revestimiento de su casa, puede ser difícil entender todos los términos. Es emocionante una vez que comienza a investigar las opciones de revestimiento en busca de apariencia e inspiración, pero comprender los detalles del sustrato puede ser desalentador. Es importante conocer las diferencias clave antes de tomar una decisión.

A good place to start is understanding the difference between composite siding vs. engineered wood siding, as composite siding is one of the most popular options around. Tradicionalmente, el revestimiento compuesto está formado por piezas de madera fibrosa como base que se unen con materiales adicionales. However, there are also composite siding options that do not use wood as the base (for example using cement instead). There are many different composite siding options to choose from, with one of those being engineered wood siding.

Specifically, LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding is an engineered wood siding that features proprietary technology for protection against hail, wind, moisture, fungal decay and termites. LP SmartSide Trim & Siding is made of Aspen, a light wood that includes minimal extractives or tannins that could stain and bleed through, which helps improve appearance. Durante el proceso de fabricación, el producto se corta y trocea en virutas.

"The strand size is important," said Matt Vrazel, the Process and Product Development Manager at LP Building Solutions. "If the strand is too small, it compromises strength. If the strand is too large, it creates too many variations in density."

LP SmartSide siding is made up of wood strands about the size of a business card that are coated with a moisture-resistant overlay and compressed to create superior strength. It is treated with zinc borate that a) is proven to resist termites and fungal decay, b) manufactured to resist moisture and c) provides extreme durability to stand up to impact.

If your contractor uses the term "composite siding," be sure to ask for further clarification. Since you now know that composite siding is a broad category with many options under its vast umbrella, you are well on your way to being a pro when selecting one that you will be happy with for the years to come.