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Since LP pioneered its first engineered wood product more than 40 years ago, this company has consistently delivered innovative products to fit the changing needs of the building industry. LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding are among these innovations. Let’s take a look at the track record of LP SmartSide products that have helped them become one of the nation’s top home siding options.
Why You Can Believe in LP® SmartSide®, Part 6: Sustainability

At LP, we understand that sustainability is a significant concern for many builders, contractors and homeowners. Sustainability is a priori…

4 Reasons to Join the LP® BuildSmart Preferred Contractor Program

As a member of the LP® BuildSmart Preferred Contractor Program, your company is eligible for many exciting…

Meeting Fire Protection Requirements—Without Breaking the Bank

Designing to meet code requirements is not always an easy process- but building codes, and particularly those addressing fire, are designed…

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[VIDEO] On the Job with Woodtex

Kent Lapp, CEO of Woodtex, acknowledges a recent explosion in the popularity of sheds across the country. “In the last couple of years, it …

Business Advice9 min
Sound Control and Urban Infill

Any builder or architect who works on residential projects in major urban areas knows that there is strategy of building in high-density ne…

Renovation5 min
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Buying a Shed

Backyard sheds are a major investment, yet many homeowners overlook some important points before buying and setting up their shed. As a res…

Renovation10 min
5 Myths About Engineered Wood Siding Debunked

You shouldn’t believe everything you hear, especially when it comes to engineered wood siding. At LP, our experts love to educate contracto…

Renovation9 min
Considering Color for Windows

Many homeowners don’t consider the color of the windows as part of their overall exterior color scheme. Siding colors usually take priority…

Renovation15 min
Choosing the Best Siding for Your Home: An In-Depth Guide

What type of siding to install on your home is one of the most important decisions you will make as a homeowner. Just the fact that it’s a …

5 Fire Code Terms to Know

Navigating the International Building Code and the International Residential Code—and the fire protection requirements within each—can be s…

Fire Code Milestones

When it comes to fire codes, most architects and engineers are familiar with the here and now—the requirements that designs must meet to pa…

Business Advice4 min
[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® House Trim Application Tips & Tricks

House trim gives homes and other structures a clean, finished look. Nothing is a better complement to beautiful LP® SmartSid…