Shed Siding Options

This is the same material as the panel siding above, but in 8” wide x 16’ long boards that are applied by “lapping” each board over the lower board. There is approximately ½” – 1” of overlap to prevent leaks. Underneath the SmartSide Lap siding is a standard 7/16” OSB sheathing to provide structural shear strength. Moisture barrier “house wrap” is available for an additional charge. The benefit to the customer for this product is that provides that same great protection from the elements, has the same great warranties and also meets most homeowners association requirements to “match siding” for homes with Hardie Plank or other fiber cement lap sidings, but at a lower price.

James Hardie is the leader in the fiber cement siding industry. As the name implies, this siding is made of cement that is bound together with tiny man-made “fibers”. This comes 4’x8’ panels as well as the more common 8”x16’ lap siding. As with vinyl and lap siding, we use a 7/16” OSB sheathing underneath and “house wrap” is available at an additional charge. James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding is used on many fine homes and specified by some Homeowners Association Covenants for outbuildings although LP Lap Siding will also meet these requirements in most cases where the customers home is fiber cement lap siding. The benefits of this material are:

• Reduced Maintenance Cycle
• Engineered to withstand changing climate conditions
• Resists water absorption and mold
• Pests such as termites won’t eat it.
• Will not burn and endorsed by fire departments nationwide

This is the most weather, fire and insect resistant exterior siding product on the market. The only negatives are that it is difficult to work with and isn’t well suited to small pieces that are sometimes found on sheds. It can also chip and is more difficult to repair if it does.

Vinyl siding is the most commonly used siding in residential home construction and is also available from The Shed Depot for customers who want to or are required to match their home by their Homeowners Association. We use .042 thickness Vinyl Siding in your choice of 11 standard colors. It is available in Double 5” width in either “Dutch Lap” (standard) or “Straight Lap” Profiles at no additional charge. We can also match vinyl sidings and profiles from other vinyl siding manufacturers at an additional charge which varies greatly by brand and product type. As with the lap sidings, we use a 7/16” OSB sheathing underneath the vinyl for structural strength and “house wrap” is available at an additional charge. We also use vinyl corners and painted aluminum trim coil so that these buildings are easy to maintain. That is the biggest advantage of vinyl sided sheds, that they require less maintenance because they do not need to be painted. Vinyl sided sheds are not “No Maintenance” because they do need to be cleaned of mildew periodically. These sheds are also susceptible to damage from impact from rocks from the mower or weed eaters. The siding can fade and become brittle with exposure to UV rays.