LP^® SmartGuard^® Process: Why It Matters

Previously we explored the innovative LP^® SmartGuard^® process that takes sustainably-sourced wood and turns i…

Maintenance6 min

Items You Shouldn’t Store in an Unheated Shed During Winter

At LP, we love to help people find outdoor solutions to meet their storage needs. A shed can become one of the most functional spaces on yo…

Contractor’s Corner: Texas Home Exteriors in Houston, Texas

Over the years, home siding has gone through many changes as products and technology have shifted from wood to products produced from asbes…

LP Building Solutions Year In Review

With only a few days left before the New Year, 2015 is officially coming to a close. After such an exciting year at LP, we wanted to take t…

Renovation10 min

7 Must-Ask Questions for Your Siding Repair Contractor

Ready to sign on the dotted line? Before you commit, make sure to ask potential siding contractors these seven questions. You’ll quickly be…

Business Advice9 min

Installation Video Series, Part 3: Installing LP^® SmartSide^® Panel Siding

It can be common practice for some builders to finish the front of a home with lap siding, and the remaining walls with panel siding. LP

Code Officials Retiring in Record Numbers

A recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) in conjunction with the International Code Council (ICC) fo…

Industry Trends6 min

As Multigenerational Housing Increases, Baby Boomers Won’t Relocate – They’ll Renovate

Baby boomers all over the nation are looking for some R&R– and we aren’t talking rest and relaxation. Rather, boomers are after home renova…

Business Advice9 min

Installation Video Series, Part 2: Installing LP^® SmartSide^® Lap Siding

LP SmartSide Precision Series Lap Siding can be installed over code-approved nailable sheathing, or directly to framing. If you install lap…