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Lap Siding Installation

The classic horizontal look in James Hardie fiber cement, LP SmartSide engineered wood or Mastic premium vinyl. Measured, installed and backed by our factory-trained crews.

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Lap Siding

What is lap siding?

Lap siding is made of long horizontal boards installed so each one overlaps the board below it. That overlap sheds rain and snowmelt down and away from your walls. It is the most common siding style on homes across the Northwest.

The part of each board you can see is called the exposure. Narrow exposures look traditional and detailed. Wider exposures look cleaner and more modern. Lap siding also comes in different textures, like smooth and cedar grain, and profiles like Dutch lap, which adds a decorative cove under each course.

We install lap siding in three materials: James Hardie fiber cement, LP SmartSide engineered wood and Mastic premium vinyl. Compare all three below.

Lap Siding materials we install

Three materials, each installed by our factory-trained crews. Compare the look, finish and warranty.

James Hardie

HardiePlank Lap Siding

Fiber cement lap siding with ColorPlus Technology, a factory-applied, baked-on finish.

  • Smooth and Select Cedarmill textures
  • 19 Statement Collection colors locally
  • HZ5 line made for freeze/thaw climates

LP SmartSide

LP SmartSide Lap

Treated engineered wood with a deep cedar texture.

  • Cedar texture or smooth
  • Prefinished or primed for paint
  • Pairs with SmartSide trim

Mastic

Mastic Carvedwood 44

.044″ premium vinyl with a 5/8″ panel projection for deep shadow lines.

  • 5 profiles, including Dutch lap
  • 40 colors, including SolarDefense darks
  • Color runs through the panel

Lap siding profiles at a glance

ProfileLookAvailable in
Smooth lapClean, modern linesHardiePlank Smooth · LP Smooth · Mastic Single 8″ and Triple 3″ Smooth
Cedar-grain lapWood texture with crisp shadow linesHardiePlank Select Cedarmill · LP cedar texture · Mastic Double 4″ and Double 5″
Dutch lapA decorative cove under each courseMastic Double 4.5″ Dutch Lap

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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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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
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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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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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Austin was great to work with and he was very informative and explained things to us and was very helpful.
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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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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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Dakota Thurston
223 days ago
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Couldn’t have asked for more exceptional service with Perfect Siding. I loved the attentiveness that they had working on my home
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Financing

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FAQ

Lap Siding questions we hear most

It depends on your home’s size, the material and profile you choose, trim details and what we find under the old siding. We don’t guess from a photo. We measure your home with a Hover 3D model and give you an exact written price.

Narrow exposures suit traditional and older homes. Wider exposures look more modern. Your rep can show you both on a 3D model of your actual house before you decide.

Yes. Lap siding on the main walls with shakes or board & batten in the gables is one of the most popular combinations we install.

In most cases, yes. Tearing off the old siding lets us inspect the sheathing, fix any rot and install a new weather barrier before the new siding goes on.

You get the manufacturer’s product warranty plus Perfect Siding’s written 15-year workmanship warranty. We’ll give you copies of both. Coverage details are in the written documents.

Yes. Financing is available to qualified buyers through GreenSky, subject to credit approval. Ask your sales rep or apply online.

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