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Diamond Kote Siding: Overview, Benefits & Considerations

by | Nov 18, 2024 | Uncategorized

Blue house with stone accents and front steps.

Diamond Kote Siding is a pre-finished engineered wood siding designed for durability, low maintenance, and long-lasting color. It is built on LP SmartSide’s engineered wood substrate but comes with a proprietary Diamond Kote finish that enhances its resistance to weather, fading, and impact.

Key Benefits of Diamond Kote Siding

  1. Pre-Finished & Low Maintenance
    • Comes factory-applied with a durable baked-on acrylic finish
    • No need for on-site painting, reducing labor costs and installation time
    • 30-year No-Fade Finish Warranty

2.   Superior Durability

  • Built on LP SmartSide’s engineered wood for strength & impact resistance
  • SmartGuard® Technology protects against rot, termites, and moisture
  • Resists hail, strong winds, and harsh weather conditions

3.   Long-Lasting Aesthetic Appeal

  • Resistant to fading, peeling, and chalking
  • Available in a variety of solid and two-tone colors
  • Custom color options available

4.   Easy & Quick Installation

  • Lightweight compared to fiber cement (easier to handle and install)
  • Installs with standard woodworking tools (no special cutting tools required)

5.   Eco-Friendly & Sustainable

  • Made from renewable wood sources
  • Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint for better indoor and outdoor air quality


Potential Drawbacks

  • Higher upfront cost than primed LP SmartSide
  • Not fire-resistant like fiber cement (though still highly durable)
  • Limited repainting options (harder to change colors later due to the pre-finished coating)

Is Diamond Kote Right for You?

  • ✅ Best for homeowners wanting a long-lasting, low-maintenance siding with vibrant color retention.
  • ✅ Great for areas with harsh weather (hail, wind, heavy rain, extreme sun exposure).
  • ❌ Not ideal if you prefer to change your home’s color frequently.
  • ❌ If budget is the primary concern, primed LP SmartSide with custom paint may be a lower-cost alternative.
    Here is a link to the Diamond Kote Pamphlet https://issuu.com/wausausupplycompany/docs/dkcatalog?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

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