How Is Engineered Wood Siding Made

To make engineered wood products, strands or fibers of wood are bound together with a resin composite material. Then, extreme levels of heat are used to press the binding agents and wood components together. The pressurized heating process increases the strength and durability of the siding.

What is engineered wood for siding?

Engineered wood siding is an alternative product to real wood siding. It’s made up of thin strips of leftover wood that have been pressed and bonded together using a resin. This resin helps make the material more resistant to rot and insect activity than real wood.

Is engineered wood siding cheaper than wood?

Engineered wood is generally less expensive to purchase and to maintain than traditional wood siding.