2020年6月22日 · In the 1990s, Louisiana-Pacific found itself beneath the onslaught of a number of lawsuits related to the alleged poor performance of LP’s simulated cedar Inner-Seal siding. The company manufactured this product during the early- to mid-1990s and homeowners noticed problems cropping up almost immediately.

2022年5月30日 · Louisiana Pacific’s Inner Seal siding — better known as LP siding — is historically unreliable. When the product was first released, it was seen as a smarter, cheaper alternative to traditional plywood and it quickly grew in popularity.

2025年3月14日 · Although LP siding has drawbacks, it is still an excellent choice to avoid pests, moisture accumulation, frequent maintenance, and wind damage. You just need to familiarize yourself with the stated problems to know how to mitigate these phenomena.

2008年8月13日 · When the siding is swollen, you can usually see holes where the nail heads have sunken beneath the surface of the siding. This is one easy way to spot LP siding and indicates that damage has already occured. However, some siding is fairly well sealed with paint and caulk and therefore the LP siding may be in relatively good condition.

4 天之前 · Louisiana Pacific (LP) siding will fail and was a class action lawsuit. The Hank Miller Team explains the product, the issues and cautions buyers what to look for when buying a home with LP siding.

Homeowners often buy a home that already has LP siding and probably already show signs of failure. This post aims to shed light on the underlying causes of LP siding failures, the repercussions homeowners may face, and the proactive measures that can be taken to minimize the risk of such issues.

You may be suffering from Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Siding that is cracking, absorbing water, and rotting away on the exterior of your home. Luckily, Webfoot Home Improvements is here for all your siding needs!

2022年11月29日 · Inner-Seal siding from LP came with a 25-year warranty. However, the siding frequently started to decay, fall apart, and change color. Homeowners complained that their siding was expanding, discoloring, cracking, and even fungus and mildew was growing on it. Inner-Seal siding was a composite wood product that was pressure-fit together.

2023年8月15日 · Home inspector in the PNW here LP is awful. It's a much higher maintenance siding than literally any other material. It's highly susceptible to moisture damage and swells up quickly once exposed. Often times the paint is the only thing holding the siding together. I've seen new and old LP completely rotten underneath a few layers of paint.

The issues faced by LP siding in the 1980s and 1990s provided valuable lessons that have shaped the development of modern LP SmartSide products. Today, homeowners can benefit from siding that is more durable, resistant to moisture and pests, and aesthetically pleasing.