Warm, dry summertime weather is ideal for building houses, but these conditions can increase the likelihood of wildfires. As you may expect, California was ranked as the top wildfire-prone state in 2021 (2,233,666 acres burned), but the devastation of wildfires is also felt in mixed-humid areas like Missouri (40,262 acres burned), North Carolina (25,838 acres burned) and Mississippi (21,037 acres burned).
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As the demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly homes continues to rise, builders are actively seeking innovative building solut…
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How to Talk to Homeowners About Radiant Barrier Sheathing
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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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Risk Factor® By First Street Foundation®: A Better Way to Calculate Property Risk
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How Energy-Efficient Radiant Barriers Reduce Energy Consumption in Green Building
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How to Use Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing: Advice From the Pros
Building to code is critical—and though it may feel like a daunting task that eats away at time, it’s what may protect your structure and, …
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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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How to Protect Your Sub-Floor From Moisture: How RainChannel® Technology Works
As a builder, moisture is always a top concern once the sub-flooring goes down. The time when the structure is fully enclosed varies wildly…
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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…
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LP WeatherLogic® Moisture Management System vs. Housewrap & Commodity OSB
When it comes to moisture management in construction, many builders default to the traditional system of using commodity OSB sheathing and …
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Why Uniform Thickness Matters for Your Sub-Floor
Whether you’ve been building homes for decades or are just beginning, you know that establishing trust with your clients is key. Knowing ho…
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Design a Home with LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring
Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at LP, has been a leader in building science for more than a decade. His expertise in the field pr…