Expert siding installation with LP SmartSide, vinyl, and fiber cement siding. Weatherguard Construction is a certified LP SmartSide contractor serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Colorado. Hail-resistant, moisture-resistant siding built to last.
Our 5-Step Siding Process
- Free Inspection & Estimate — Our certified siding specialist inspects your home's exterior and provides a detailed, transparent written estimate.
- Material Selection & Design — Choose from LP SmartSide, vinyl, or fiber cement siding in your preferred color and style with full-size samples.
- Professional Tear-Off — Old siding is carefully removed. We inspect the underlying sheathing for moisture damage and make necessary repairs.
- Weather Barrier & Installation — House wrap and insulation installed for a continuous thermal envelope, then new siding precision-fitted.
- Final Inspection & Cleanup — Every seam, trim piece, and flashing inspected. Full cleanup and walkthrough of the finished project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LP SmartSide siding?
LP SmartSide is an engineered wood siding made from treated wood strands with a zinc borate-infused resin. It offers superior resistance to hail, moisture, and termites with the look of real wood and a 50-year warranty.
How long does siding last?
Quality siding like LP SmartSide can last 50+ years with proper installation and maintenance. Vinyl siding typically lasts 20-40 years, and fiber cement siding 30-50 years.
Siding Built for Midwest and Colorado Weather
Siding in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Colorado has to survive hail, wind-driven rain, ice, and dramatic freeze-thaw swings. That's why most of our residential siding projects use LP SmartSide engineered wood: its treated wood substrate absorbs hail impacts that crack vinyl and chip fiber cement, and it carries a 50-year limited substrate warranty. For homeowners who prefer other materials, we also install premium vinyl in insulated and standard profiles, and fiber cement lap and panel siding.
A quality siding job is more than the boards you see. Our crews replace damaged sheathing, install a continuous weather-resistive barrier, flash every window, door, and penetration, and maintain manufacturer-specified gaps and fastening schedules — the details that prevent moisture intrusion and keep warranties valid. We also coordinate siding with seamless gutters, window replacement, and roofing so trim lines, colors, and flashing details all work together.
If a storm damaged your siding, hail and wind claims are often covered by homeowners insurance — see our storm damage page for how we document damage and work with your adjuster. Serving the Twin Cities metro from our Stillwater headquarters, plus Chicagoland from Schaumburg and the Denver metro from Centennial. View all service areas or book a free estimate.