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Industry Trends7 minCan Structural Solutions Products Be Used in Commercial Builds?

Drive through your town’s central business district and instead of soaring commercial buildings of steel and glass, you’ll likely see coffee shops, fast-casual restaurants, small retail stores, schools and possibly a mixed-use multi-story complex. Many commercial builders opt for premium engineered wood products, such as those in the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio, as their primary commercial building materials, chosen for strength, versatility, consistency, labor savings and more. 

Business Advice7 min
Tips for Contractors: Reputation Management & Gaining Trust After Weather Events

If a significant winter weather event happens in your area and there are many homes that sustain damage, it can be a great time to help ens…

Industry Trends6 min
Wintertime: How New Continuous Insulation Products Improve Homeowner Comfort

There’s something about cold weather that puts insulation concerns front and center. While cavity insulation is the traditional way to insu…

Industry Trends5 min
A Guide to LP Legacy® Sub-Floor Adhesive

LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring is known as one of the strongest OSB sub-floors on the planet and is a trusted product for b…

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Top 3 Benefits of A Portfolio Approach

In the building industry, problem solving comes with the territory—and it makes you a better builder. As an expert in your field, you’re al…

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Meet an LP® Remodelers Edge Contractor: Rick Schwab, Eagle Siding

At LP, we’re all about helping you boost your business with one of the most durable siding materials on the market: LP® Smar…

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The Importance of Sustainability Storytelling

How ESG Reporting Gives Builders Sustainability Success Stories

Inspiration6 min
House Renovations: Adding Continuous Insulative Sheathing To Home Additions

Home additions not only provide extra living space, but they also give homeowners the chance to tackle issues they’re unhappy about in thei…

Business Advice6 min
How to Maximize Your Time During The Off-Season

While fall temps are welcome after a scorching summer, many builders have something else on their minds as they ease into milder temps: the…

Resiliency Solutions

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Benefits of Proof for Builders When Choosing Building Products

When you’re considering how to choose building products, it can be tough to determine whether claims a manufacturer makes are true. You nee…

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Celebrating Careers in Construction Month with Top Builders

October is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate Careers in Construction Month! The initiative is led by Build Your Future&trade…

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What Are Freeze/Thaw Cycles?

In cold climates, the best siding options will be those that help offer protection against freeze/thaw cycles. To withstand the effects of …

Business Advice5 min
What Is Engineered Strand Technology (EST)?

Engineered Strand Technology: Innovation at the Core of LP Structural Solutions As a builder, you know the importance of defending your bui…