Compare Siding Types

We install three siding materials every week. Here’s how James Hardie, LP SmartSide and Mastic compare, so you can choose with confidence.

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Compare Siding Types

Three siding materials, one honest comparison

Every material we install has strengths. James Hardie fiber cement is cement-based, with a factory-baked ColorPlus finish and HZ5 products made for snow and freeze/thaw. LP SmartSide engineered wood has the deepest wood texture and lighter boards. Mastic Carvedwood 44 is a thick premium vinyl with 40 colors that run through the panel.

The right choice depends on the look you want, how much color choice matters to you, and your budget. The table below covers the differences, and your rep can bring samples of all three to your home.

All three are installed by our factory-trained crews and backed by our 15-year written workmanship warranty.

Side by side

	James Hardie	LP SmartSide	Mastic Carvedwood 44
Material	Fiber cement	Treated engineered wood	Premium vinyl, .044″
Finish	ColorPlus Technology or paint	ExpertFinish or primed for paint	Color runs through the panel
Texture	Wood grain or smooth	Deep cedar or smooth	Wood grain or smooth
Colors	19 Statement Collection colors locally	ExpertFinish palette	40 colors
Styles	Lap, panel, B&B, shake, trim, soffit	Lap, panel, B&B, shake, trim, soffit	Lap profiles, shakes, soffit
Warranty	James Hardie written warranty	LP written warranty	Mastic written warranty
Price	Exact written price after a free measure	Exact written price after a free measure	Exact written price after a free measure

Which styles each material comes in

Style	James Hardie	LP SmartSide	Mastic
Lap	✓	✓	✓
Board & Batten	✓	✓	Ask
Shake / Shingle	✓	✓	✓
Panel	✓	✓	—
Fascia & Trim	✓	✓	✓ Ply Gem
Soffit	✓	✓	✓

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Reviews from Perfect Siding Homeowners

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   Craig Ross 
 9 days ago
 
 
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   keith swanson 
 154 days ago
 
 
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   Steve Bailey 
 163 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an excellent experience with Perfect Siding. The crew completed the job quickly without compromising on quality. Braeden was a standout, extremely responsive and professional. What impressed us most was his attention to detail; he identified and corrected a few minor issues on his own before we even noticed them. It’s rare to find that level of proactive service. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Luke Keogh 
 190 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Although we went a different route, Austin proved to be a breath of fresh air. No hard selling, just polite, knowledgeable and definitely had our best interests in mind. Would recommend Perfect Siding with 5 stars all day long to anybody wishing to upgrade their siding!
  
 
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   Kathleen Cook 
 209 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kevin and the crew never disappoint.  They go above and beyond every time I have needed their services.  They stand behind their work.  They provide a quality service and product.
Their office staff are friendly and answer the phones on your first call.
I would not ever consider using another company due to the outstanding customer care and TLC they give every customer.
  
 
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   Joshua Meyers 
 217 days ago
 
 
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I couldn't have found a better company for this project. Braeden was incredibly helpful with scheduling and worked closely with me to find a price that fit my budget. As you can see in the attached before-and-after photos, they replaced and painted all of my damaged siding, addressing everything from peeling to significant water damage. They assessed the site quickly and had the work scheduled just a week later. The service, quality, and pricing were all top-notch. I 100% recommend this team!
  
 
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   Janet 
 230 days ago
 
 
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   James Haynes 
 236 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Austin was great to work with and he was very informative and explained things to us and was very helpful.
  
 
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   Solomon Church 
 241 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great customer service. I have a painting company and have been in the industry a long time and the work they did made my job how it should always be because of their prep work with their caulking and filling nail heads and the communication through the whole process. Siding was straight and sturdy. Top of the line for the right price to the customer. Grab these guys for your next remodel. They care about the customer for sure and the quality.
  
 
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   Talia Liermann 
 241 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience with Perfect Siding. Alicia was extremely friendly and professional from the very first phone call. She took the time to walk me through the entire process, answered all of my initial questions, and made everything easy to understand.

When Austin came out, he was very knowledgeable and thorough. He explained our options clearly and made sure we felt confident moving forward. The whole team was responsive, helpful, and easy to work with.

I would definitely recommend Perfect Siding to anyone looking for quality work and excellent customer service!
  
 
 
  
 
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