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Business Solutions
4 minQ&A: How Home Orientation Impacts Continuous Insulation
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to building an energy-efficient home for your clients and the many nuances that change with each bu…
Resiliency Solutions
5 minHOW A RADIANT BARRIER CAN IMPROVE BURIED DUCT PERFORMANCE
One of the questions LP® Building Solutions gets from builders often is about burying ducts in attic insulation and whether …
Sustainability Solutions
8 minHow to Drive Effective Communication and Collaboration on the Jobsite
Every jobsite has a ton of moving parts, from product shipments, supplies, and schedules to subcontractors and homeowners. It’s no wonder t…
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Sustainability Solutions
6 minCarbon Negative, Future Positive: LP® Structural Solutions Portfolio Releases Environmental Product Declarations
In an era where environmental responsibility is paramount, we are proud to announce a remarkable achievement: the LP® Struct…
Sustainability Solutions
8 minWhy Build With Carbon Negative Building Materials?
At LP Building Solutions, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing the best construction materials for your builds. We work with …
Industry Trends7 min
Tighter Lot Sizes Focus More Attention on Fire Separation Distance
It’s no secret that many developers, architects and builders are reducing lot size as one way to hold down housing costs and maintain profi…
Resiliency Solutions
6 minRisk Factor® Wind Factor: Calculating Wind Risk in Construction
More than half of the U.S. faces the threat of excessive and damaging winds for most of the year. Whether it’s hurricane season, tornado we…
Resiliency Solutions
5 minIs OSB Waterproof?
The short answer is no, but the real question is: how does rain and water affect oriented strand board (OSB)? Let’s dig into the details of…
Business Advice7 min
How to Build Your Construction Team
Labor shortages in the construction industry have presented a major challenge for builders in recent years. Consequently, the fallout has b…
News & Stories8 min
Specifying 1-Hour and 2-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Wall Assemblies
For about a century, architects and builders have used gypsum panels in wall assemblies to meet the criteria for 1- and 2-hour fire-resista…
Business Advice6 min
Adapting to Building Codes: How LP Structural Solutions Can Help Builders Succeed
The first building code in the U.S. was in 1625, addressing fire safety for roof coverings. In 1630, building codes in Boston outlawed wood…
Industry Trends5 min
Beyond the Jobsite: How to Contribute to the Building Industry
Builders know their work and understand the best methods of construction and timelines, yet many find it challenging to figure out how to a…