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Industry Trends7 min
It’s no secret that many developers, architects and builders are reducing lot size as one way to hold down housing costs and maintain profitability. In fact, the rise of zero-lot-line homes, odd-lot/infill development and compressed parcel spacing is helping shape a new housing normal for many communities. This downsizing is focusing attention on minimum fire separation distance.
Risk Factor® Wind Factor: Calculating Wind Risk in Construction

To increase consideration for building more resilient homes, LP Building Solutions is partnering with the First Street Foundation®…

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Is 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…

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How to Build Your Construction Team

All of this points to an essential question everyone in construction is asking today: How can we build an effective team and retain our bes…

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Specifying 1-Hour and 2-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Wall Assemblies

Many are specifying LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing because it meets code requirements for fire-resistan…

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Fire Factor by Risk Factor: Calculating Fire Risk on Your Street

To offer greater support across the U.S., LP Structural Solutions is partnering with the First Street Foundation, which helps builders asse…

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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…

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Adapting to Building Codes: How LP Structural Solutions Can Help Builders Succeed

What are some of the more specific building codes the U.S.? And how do U.S. climate zones reflect those codes? We spoke with Neil Freidberg…

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Risk Factor® By First Street Foundation®: A Better Way to Calculate Property Risk

While avoiding extreme weather’s damaging effects is impossible, it is possible to reduce your overall risk with proper assessment and prep…

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How LP Structural Solutions Products Protect a Home Investment

Fixtures, finishes, curb appeal—this is what homeowners care about most, right? At face value it may seem that way, but when you’ve investe…

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How to Talk to Homeowners About Radiant Barrier Sheathing

For homeowners, the gut feeling that a home is truly energy efficient becomes a reality when they open their gas and electric bills at the …

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What are the Top Questions from Home Builders?

In their work to improve continually, builders are often looking for advice on common builder roadblocks. We caught up with a few experts a…

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Building Better for Your Business: Construction Efficiency with LP® Structural Solutions

As a builder, you know building better means more than just creating high-quality, resilient homes. It also means finding ways to streamlin…