Masterfully achieving modern architectural styles in multifamily designs takes expertise and patience, especially when a tight budget compe…
Are you a builder or remodeler who is considering the use of a new siding material? Durability is likely a top concern as you evaluate any …
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In a recently published case study, LP featured customer Nitti Development and their use of LP® SmartSide® Ce…
According to Metrostudy, the average home size in the nation’s top 15 housing markets has declined over the past two years. The biggest dip…
In many climates, codes are forcing residential construction to use 2x6 walls and denser insulation such as mineral wool. At the same time,…
The ongoing labor shortage means building industry professionals must choose the materials they install wisely. High-performance materials …
Both fire-rated OSB and Fire Retardant Treated (FRT) plywood are commonly used in fire-rated wall sheathing and roof deck applications. Bec…
It’s difficult to measure the performance characteristics of many traditional building materials like lumber and stone – and they haven’t i…
In a remote rainforest north of Vancouver, LP product experts and two of the world’s leading kayakers embarked on the ultimate testing miss…
Just like the stock market, the construction industry hates uncertainty. Architects and builders look for high-performance products they ca…
In today’s building environment, it is key for architects, engineers and specifiers to maximize space while maintaining the cost effectiven…
According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, 5,411 major hailstorms were reportedin 2015. These storms occurred in all 48 …
When it comes to exterior siding options, what influences the choice made by builders and remodelers? For most professionals, it’s a combin…
Exterior house trim can make or break a home. It can either look beautiful for many years to come, or break down and cause damage around wi…
Softwood species such as cedar, pine, fir and spruce are frequent choices for homes with traditional exterior wood siding and fencing. Ther…
In the battle for market share, a 10% advantage is considered significant. For example, Lexus has about a 10% greater market share than Inf…
Meeting fire codes in zero-lot-line applications, Type III buildings, load-bearing party walls, and roof deck firewalls require fire- resis…
In the previous installments of this blog series, we discussed several aspects of LP® SmartSide® engineered w…