Smooth Engineered Siding Panel?

[pkirby]

Hey guys, I need help finding a smooth faced engineered siding panel (the kind that goes on storage sheds). LP makes a product called SmartSide which is basically OSB with a hard topcoat that comes pre-primered. They have the option of getting it without the grooves (which I need) but the only problem is that it has a very textured topcoat to look like cedar grain. Does anyone know of an engineered panel with a smooth top coat?

PS. MDO won't work because of price point. These SmartSide panels are in the $20 sheet price range which is close to where I need to be at. Thanks.

[kenz]

What about fiber cement panels?
http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/products_siding_hardiepanelSiding.py

[garyb]

Masonite has a primed smooth face lap siding (hardboard), available in 8 & 12" x 16'
Gary

[gc3]

http://www.newwood.com/products#utility

[pkirby]

Thanks for the replies. The Hardi Board won't work because of weight. I'm making kid's playhouses and the panels can't be that heavy. I looked for the masonite siding but couldn't find anything. The NewWood looks pretty cool, but they only have it available on the West Coast and I'm on the East Coast.

[bleeth]

Paul:

Check out Cofer-Adams in your area.

http://www.coferadams.com/lumber_links/atlanta-athens-georgia-masonite-hardboard-sidin/

[pkirby]

Thanks Dave. I'll call them today.