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Business Advice5 min
When to Use One-Sided LP® FlameBlock® Vs. Two-Sided LP® FlameBlock® Sheathing

In the construction process, there are many factors to consider. Among these factors is whether to use one-sided LP® FlameBl…

Business Advice4 min
Everything You Need to Know About LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding for Your Interior

Siding is traditionally thought of as an exterior product, but LP® SmartSide® products are challenging this b…

Business Advice6 min
Simplifying Sustainability: Getting to Know LEED and WELL Certifications

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and the WELL Building Standard® are particularly popular …

Business Advice6 min
Why It’s Important To “Respect the Spec”

While it’s perfectly alright for a jazz musician to improvise, that approach doesn’t always work as well in homebuilding. Architects, speci…

Inspiration6 min
Budget-Friendly Architectural Styles for Modern Multifamily Builds

Masterfully achieving modern architectural styles in multifamily designs takes expertise and patience, especially when a tight budget compe…

Industry Trends5 min
What Architects Need to Know About Off-Site Construction

Last year LP invested $45 million in Entekra, one of the nation’s leading off-site homebuilders. As this type of construction gains popular…

Architecture through the Ages Spotlight: David M. Greenbaum

In our latest issue of Engineered Wood magazine, we spoke to four architects with varying levels of experience to learn how different gener…

Business Advice7 min
Why Architects Value LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing in Multifamily Design

With its design flexibility, strength and cost-saving benefits, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing has beco…

Trends8 min
Selecting Siding: The Power of Word of Mouth

No builder wants to waste time on products that won’t hold up and will result in frustrating callbacks. That’s why peer recommendations are…

Architecture through the Ages Spotlight: Jonathan Hampel

In our latest issue of Engineered Wood magazine, we spoke to four architects with varying levels of experience to learn how different gener…

Architecture through the Ages Spotlight: Elizabeth Seidel

In our most recent issue of Engineered Wood magazine, we spoke with four architects who are each at various levels of his or her career. We…

Don’t Miss the LP Booth at IBS In Orlando!

Industry professionals from all over the world will meet in Orlando, Florida when The International Builders’ Show kicks off on Tuesday Jan…

Business Advice3 min
What NOT to Expect: Instant Adoption of 2018 I-Codes

Every three years, the International Code Council updates its International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) – …