Ada County, Idaho
LP® SmartSide® Siding in Boise, ID
Idaho's capital, from the historic North End to the Foothills
Many Boise homeowners want the warmth of real wood without the maintenance that the city's older North End and East End houses are known for. LP® SmartSide® delivers that look in an engineered, treated substrate built to take the freeze-thaw cycles and foothill sun that fade and split natural cedar. Iron Crest Exteriors installs LP® SmartSide® lap, panel, batten, and shake profiles, including ExpertFinish® pre-finished options, so a Bench ranch or a hillside subdivision home gets a wood-look exterior with far better durability against Boise's wide temperature swings.
What's included
- LP® SmartSide® lap siding
- Panel & batten profiles
- Shakes & shingles
- ExpertFinish® pre-finished
- Treated engineered-wood substrate
In Boise, we handle lp® smartside® siding across the North End, the East End, the Bench, and the rest of Ada County — matched to the age, style, and exposure of each home.
Our process
How lp® smartside® siding works in Boise
- 01
Profile & finish selection
We help you choose between LP® SmartSide® lap, panel, batten, and shake profiles and ExpertFinish® pre-finished colors versus primed-for-paint, then measure for an accurate quote.
- 02
Tear-off & substrate check
Old siding comes off and we inspect and repair the wall behind it — sheathing, framing, and trim — before any new material goes up.
- 03
Barrier & flashing
A weather-resistive barrier is installed and lapped, with flashing integrated at windows, doors, and penetrations so the wall drains and dries.
- 04
SmartSide® install to spec
SmartSide® is fastened per LP's published installation instructions, with the correct clearances, gaps, and cut-edge treatment that keep the substrate protected and the warranty intact.
- 05
Trim, seal & finish
We integrate trim, seal joints and cut edges, finish the details, and on field-painted jobs coordinate the topcoat — then clean the site.
- 06
Final walkthrough
We do a magnetic nail sweep and walk the finished elevation with you, confirming the details before we close out the job.
Every Boise job includes pulling any permit Ada County requires and a full clean-up — we leave your home tight, weather-sealed, and looking sharp.
Working in Boise
Idaho's capital, from the historic North End to the Foothills
Boise climbs from the Boise River and its Greenbelt up into the Foothills, layering century-old North End and East End homes over mid-century Bench ranches and newer hillside subdivisions like Harris Ranch. That spread of building eras means the exterior conditions vary block by block — original old-growth wood lap and cedar shakes downtown, painted hardboard and aluminum on the Bench, and 1990s–2000s vinyl on the foothill edges that is now reaching replacement age.
Older Boise homes often hide failing siding and single-pane wood or aluminum windows behind charming facades, while south- and west-facing foothill elevations take a beating from intense afternoon sun. Freeze-thaw swings and wind off the hills make proper flashing, house wrap, and a weather-tight install matter as much as the material itself.
Areas we serve
- the North End
- the East End
- the Bench
- Southeast Boise
- Harris Ranch
- West Boise
Around Boise
- the Boise River
- the Boise Foothills
- the Greenbelt
- Table Rock
LP® SmartSide® Siding in Boise — FAQs
Do you offer lp® smartside® siding throughout Boise?
Yes — we cover all of Boise and Ada County, from the North End and the East End to the Bench and Southeast Boise. Reach out for a free on-site estimate.
Do you work outside Boise, too?
We do — along with Boise, we regularly handle lp® smartside® siding in nearby Garden City, Eagle, Meridian, Kuna and across the wider Treasure Valley. If you're near the Boise River, you're well inside our service area.
Will you clean up after lp® smartside® siding in Boise?
Always. Every Boise job ends with a full clean-up — we haul away the old materials and packaging and leave your Ada County home tidy and protected.
Is LP® SmartSide® real wood?
It's engineered wood — wood strands bound with resins and treated through the board for moisture and termite resistance, then milled with real wood-grain texture. It delivers the wood look with far better durability and dimensional stability than solid boards.
How does SmartSide® compare to fiber cement?
SmartSide® is lighter, easier to work, and has a warmer, deeper wood grain; fiber cement is denser, non-combustible, and lower-maintenance over the long haul. Both perform well in our climate. The honest split is grain-and-workability versus mineral durability and fire resistance — we'll lay out the trade-offs for your home.
Does it need repainting?
Pre-finished ExpertFinish® options carry long finish warranties and resist fade well; primed-for-paint SmartSide® will need repainting on the normal exterior cycle, which our sun can shorten. Either way, keeping the finish and cut edges intact is what gives the substrate its long life.
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Need lp® smartside® siding in Boise?
Tell us about your Boise home and the project you have in mind — we'll come look and give you a straight, free estimate.