Ada County, Idaho
LP® SmartSide® Siding in Star, ID
Star, riverside acreage growing fast along the Boise River
Star strings along the Boise River at Ada County's western edge, where original farmhouses, 1980s–1990s ranch homes, and new custom builds sit on acreage and horse-property lots — and the riverside setting matters. Lower, river-adjacent lots carry more moisture and humidity than the drier valley floor, which is hard on solid wood siding. LP® SmartSide® gives owners the cedar look they want in a substrate treated through the board against moisture and termites, so it resists the rot that river-bottom air drives into natural wood. Iron Crest Exteriors installs SmartSide® lap, panel, batten, and shake profiles with ExpertFinish® color, lapping the weather barrier and flashing a riverside Star home needs. Real woodgrain, engineered to stay sound near the water.
What's included
- LP® SmartSide® lap siding
- Panel & batten profiles
- Shakes & shingles
- ExpertFinish® pre-finished
- Treated engineered-wood substrate
Across Star — downtown Star, riverfront Star, rural Star acreage, and the rest of Ada County — we tailor every lp® smartside® siding project to the age, style, and exposure of the home.
Our process
How lp® smartside® siding works in Star
- 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 Star 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 Star
Star, riverside acreage growing fast along the Boise River
Star is one of the valley's fastest-growing small towns, strung along the Boise River at the western edge of Ada County. It keeps a rural-residential character — acreage lots and horse properties — even as new subdivisions arrive, so the housing stock spans original farmhouses, 1980s–1990s ranch homes, and recent custom and tract builds.
Riverside exposure in Star means siding and trim take on more moisture and humidity than drier parts of the valley, especially on the lower, river-adjacent lots. Older farmhouses and 1980s–1990s homes on larger lots frequently need a full re-side and window upgrade to be genuinely weather-tight, while new builds on open ground face the usual wind-driven sun fade.
Areas we serve
- downtown Star
- riverfront Star
- rural Star acreage
- the State Street corridor
- north Star
Around Star
- the Boise River
- Star Sluice
- the State Street corridor
- the Star bridge
LP® SmartSide® Siding in Star — FAQs
Near the Boise River in Star where it's more humid, is LP® SmartSide® a safer pick than real cedar?
For most river-adjacent Star lots, it is. Star's lower, river-bottom homes see more humidity than the drier valley floor, and solid cedar absorbs that moisture and eventually rots; SmartSide® is treated through the board to resist moisture and termites, so it holds up far better in that air. What makes it perform isn't just the material, though — it's the install. We lap a continuous weather-resistive barrier, flash every window and door, and seal the cut edges, tearing off to the sheathing first to catch any existing moisture damage.
Which parts of Star do you serve?
All of them — from downtown Star to rural Star acreage and throughout Ada County. We'll come to your Star home for a free estimate.
Do you work outside Star, too?
We do — along with Star, we regularly handle lp® smartside® siding in nearby Eagle, Middleton, Meridian and across the wider Treasure Valley. If you're near the Boise River, you're well inside our service area.
What's the site like after the work is done in Star?
Spotless. We finish every Star project by clearing out old materials and debris, so your Ada County property is left clean 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.
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