“The use of color is widely recognized as an important strategic advantage in successfully marketing new residential developments. Color cr…
Materials like plywood and gypsum haven’t changed much in decades, but engineered wood is continuously evolving. While LP is more easily ab…
Big builder market share has doubled in the last 25 years and now represents about 50 percent of housing starts nationwide – and even 75 pe…
When people talk about home “affordability” it boils down to one number: the asking price. But home “attainability” is a more complex equat…
The vitality of single-family homebuilding in 2019 will depend on many things that are out of the industry’s control: how often the Fed rai…
Since the early days of Canada’s timber trade, foresters have used “corduroy roads.” By laying logs down side by side–giving the appearance…
The unique features of LP® SmartSide® trim and siding products make them ideally suited for use in outdoor st…
It’s no secret that many developers, architects, and home and multifamily builders are reducing lot size as one way hold down housing costs…
The siding industry is ever-evolving. We recently sat down with Angie Kieta, Market Development Manager at LP Building Products, to discuss…
Twenty years ago, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier Sheathing debuted in the Texas market, offering a new, more…
As we kick off 2018, builders, architects and product manufacturers are making their predictions and looking for new opportunities in the y…
More than 3,000 miles separate the East Coast from the West Coast. Culture, social habits and building styles differ between the two coasts…