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Habitat for Humanity Cuts Down on Construction Time with LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing

In our latest case study, we share the builder success story of implementing LP FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing in a town house setting. Habitat for Humanity® of New Castle County broke ground in March 2015 on Walnut Ridge in Wilmington, Delaware. Walnut Ridge would consist of nine units in total, including a four-pack and a five-pack of single-family attached townhomes. LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing was used on all nine townhomes as a code-compliant component of a U350 2-hour partition wall assembly.
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Did You Know? What Makes LP® SmartSide® Products So Easy to Work With

Everyone wants to work faster and smarter – not harder. LP® SmartSide® engineered wood siding products can he…

Aesthetic Solutions

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7 Trendy Yet Functional Siding Styles

Your home’s siding is an invaluable part of its overall curb appeal. Keep these seven beautiful siding styles in mind if you’re considering…

Winterizing Your Jobsite

We may be halfway through the winter season, but many parts of the country are still expecting cold and icy weather for months to come. It’…

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This Valentine's Day, Surprise Your Sweetheart With a She-Shed

Candy, jewelry and cards are so passé. This Valentine’s Day, give that special someone something she’ll never expect: a she-shed! Has your …

Inspiration8 min
[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® House Trim: Tough, Beautiful and in a Class by Itself

Exterior house trim can make or break a home. It can either look beautiful for many years to come, or break down and cause damage around wi…

2017 Single-Family Forecast

If you’re a single-family homebuilder, you’ll be glad to hear that industry analysts anticipate that 2017 will be a strong year for sales o…

News & Stories6 min
International Builders’ Show 2017

We had a fantastic time at the 2017 International Builders’ Show earlier this month in sunny Orlando, Florida! This year at the show, we de…

How to Store Hunting Gear Properly

Storage sheds come in handy especially at the end of hunting season, when you need a safe, dry space to stow away bulky hunting gear. Howev…

Did You Know? Engineered Wood is One of the Most Durable House Siding Options

At the turn of the twentieth century, a new product called fiber cement was introduced to the siding market as manufacturers sought to prod…

Curb Appeal12 min
What Color Should You Paint Your Shutters?

Historically speaking, exterior window shutters were once useful for security, privacy and/or insulation. Although they are seldom used for…

[VIDEO] On the Job with Executive Homes

A broad understanding of the construction process has enabled Executive Homes to flourish over the course of 20 years. “Initially, we were …

Maintenance8 min
How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect Popular Siding Materials

The elements are constantly working to break down the components that protect a home’s exterior. We all know the damage sun, hail and high …