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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 Advice5 min
Selling Structural Solutions to Homeowners

Your clients may not often see the bones of their home, so they may not be aware of the benefits that come from your choice of added-value …

Business Advice6 min
How to Install Insulation Sheathing with LP® NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing

New to the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio, LP® NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing is a …

Business Advice6 min
Storage and Handling 101: LP® Structural Solutions

Before installation begins, proper storage and handling is critical as you receive products onto the jobsite. When products are handled pro…

Business Advice7 min
When to Choose LP WeatherLogic® vs. LP® TechShield® for Roof Sheathing

When beginning new construction, many builders often start with the mindset of using traditional or commodity OSB materials. However, when …

Business Advice5 min
Updating Multifamily Construction with OnPoint Capital

Almost 38 million Americans live in multifamily structures, and studies show that the number of U.S. renters in multifamily buildings is co…

Business Advice3 min
Roof Sheathing and Moisture Management Considerations for Slope

While many homeowners focus on the roof as an extension of the home’s design and curb appeal, builders know a roofing system is the first l…

Business Advice4 min
Wall Sheathing for High-Wind & Hurricane Areas

When you’re working in an area of the country that is prone to high winds—or even hurricanes—structural strength for your builds is critica…

Business Advice5 min
When to Use Insulated OSB Sheathing

There are many insulation options available, including traditional batting, cellulose, fiberglass and mineral wool. While building codes ty…

Business Advice5 min
Are Premium OSB Products Worth It?

When beginning new construction, many builders start with the mindset of using commodity OSB. But sometimes following a discussion on floor…

Business Advice4 min
House Sheathing for Cold Climates

With temperatures dropping, insulation and protecting new construction against the elements are top of mind. Of course, builders must consi…

Business Advice3 min
Installation Advice: Should Wall Sheathing Overlap Foundation?

Whether most of your construction projects use engineered wood, plywood or OSB, proper wall sheathing installation helps protect the home f…

Industry Trends6 min
What is Sheathing Tape and Why Do I Need It?

Sheathing tape is a relatively new asset to the homebuilder’s toolbox. But like most innovations, it’s hard to imagine any professional tod…