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Traditional Wood Siding vs. Engineered Wood Siding: The Big Differences
If you are considering siding materials and you love the authentic look of wood, your next step is to decide between traditional wood sidin…
Business Advice2 min
Efflorescence and How It Affects Siding
Efflorescence is a fact of life with most types of concrete, stucco and masonry. Each of these materials is very porous and will absorb any…
Installation Video Series, Part 7: Pre-Finished Lap Siding
LP® SmartSide® products can be professionally prefinished before they get installed on the home. When handlin…
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New Case Study: Expansive and Intricate Custom Home Design Implements LP® SolidStart LSL for Strength, Straightness and Stiffness
We recently added a new case study to our online product literature portfolio. This latest installment focuses on Ennis Custom Homes’ recen…
LP and Environmental Responsibility
It’s World Environment Day! World Environment Day was established by the United Nations as a way to encourage worldwide awareness of the ne…
New Technology & Resources Drive Efficiency in a Labor-Short Industry
While the construction industry continues to grapple with the challenges of booming demand and an insufficient workforce, builders are left…
Curb Appeal6 min
What You Need to Know About Undertones of Neutrals When Choosing Exterior Siding Colors
It’s important to choose exterior siding colors that work with atypical roof colors and to coordinate exterior colors with brick and stone.…
Top 6 Siding Options to Consider in 2016
Siding protects against inclement weather, defines your house’s appearance and influences your real estate value. However, choosing the rig…
Curb Appeal11 min
How to Choose Exterior House Colors: Brick & Stone
We’ve explored how to choose exterior house colors with unusual roof choices, including siding colors with a brown roof and many other colo…
LP Helps Contractors Cut Siding Estimate Time Up to Two-Thirds or More
With a new app for iPads, LP can help contractors reduce a 1.5-hour siding estimate process to 20 to 30 minutes. Best of all, remodelers in…
Business Advice2 min
Striving for Excellence in Building Safety
Earlier this month, our Director of Health and Safety Keith Harned wrote a guest post for ProBuilder’s “Point of View” blog. With May bein…
Renovation4 min
Vinyl vs. Engineered Wood Siding: The Big Differences
An Ohio-based plastics manufacturer was the first company to produce vinyl home siding in the 1950s. Early versions of the material suffere…