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Shed Builder Spotlight: Dakota Storage Buildings, LLC

If you live in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota or Northwest Iowa and you’re in the market for an outdoor shed, you have probably come across Dakota Storage Buildings, LLC. The company is a premier regional shed builder and LP products are among its preferred building materials.
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OSB vs. Plywood

In the battle for market share, a 10% advantage is considered significant. For example, Lexus has about a 10% greater market share than Inf…

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More with Less: Code-Compliant OSB Sheathing with Structural Performance Characteristics

Meeting fire codes in zero-lot-line applications, Type III buildings, load-bearing party walls, and roof deck firewalls require fire- resis…

The Beauty is in the Details: Accent Colors for Your Exterior

Even if you aren’t changing the main colors of your home’s exterior siding and trim, there are other ways you can add color to boost intere…

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Maintenance7 min
6 Fall Exterior Maintenance Essentials for Your Home

Even if you’re not ready to face the cold, you can be sure your home and storage buildings are prepared by completing several important mai…

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4 Popular LP Siding Profiles for Custom Sheds & Barns

American homeowners expect their homes to be durable, but they are not willing to sacrifice looks for performance. The same goes for their …

New Case Study: Type III-B Application of LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing Provides Cost-Saving Solution for Denver Framing Company

We recently added a new case study to our online literature portfolio. This latest installment focuses on Denver-based RT Framing, a framin…

How to Get a Fresh Perspective on Your Home

Even a small, simple home can pack a punch of curb appeal with the right paint colors. Using color effectively is an easy and affordable wa…

Two-Story Homes Becoming the Norm

NAHB recently categorized data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), and the numbers revealed that 58% of single-fami…

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Why You Can Believe in LP® SmartSide®, Part 5: Easy Installation

In the previous installments of this blog series, we discussed several aspects of LP® SmartSide® engineered w…

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[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® Panel Application Tips & Tricks

Not all exterior siding options are created equal. LP shed products are beautiful and exceptionally durable to make your storage building o…

Maintenance5 min
What are the Signs You Need a Siding Replacement?

When installed properly, most siding options – including vinyl, aluminum and fiber cement – should last from 10 to 50 years. Quality siding…

Meet the Fire Code—and Your Design Goals

Do you think meeting code requirements means sacrificing major elements of your design? Think again. Thanks to advancing technology, multif…