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Business Advice6 min
Avoid These LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring Installation Mistakes That Could Cause Lost Coverage Under the Limited Warranty
A quiet, solidly built home speaks volumes to its high-quality construction. Likewise creaks, squeaks and movement in the floors are not on…
Business Advice4 min
What’s Behind the Walls: Tips for Selling Long-Term Home Value
The initial conversations with new homebuyers generally focus on architectural style, price per square foot and aesthetic requirements (lik…
Renovation6 min
How to Repair or Replace Rotted Siding
In this guide from LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, you’ll learn how to replace rotted siding on a house and how…
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News & Stories5 min
Using APA Structural I Rated Sheathing: Building With LP Structural Solutions for Added Strength
When the build requires greater strength, look for an OSB roof and wall sheathing that is APA Structural I Rated Sheathing—also known as St…
Industry Trends6 min
Rebuilding Your Property After Disaster | LP Building Solutions
Billion-dollar weather disasters have more than doubled in frequency since 1980. With the increase in hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and …
Business Advice4 min
Seasoned Pro Answers 4 Common Questions With LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding Tips
Let’s catch up with Tim Uhler, who leads the popular Instagram channel Awesome Framers and carpentry at Pioneer Builders, to address a few …
Inspiration4 min
Oregon Music Garage, Part 2: Stumpenhorst Finishes Exterior With LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding for a Sleek, Bold Look
With a few other LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding projects under his belt, contractor Kyle Stumpenhorst knew this…
News & Stories6 min
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding: Part of a WUI-Compliant Solution
Many might assume engineered wood products wouldn’t be a good choice for wildfire-prone regions, but they can be part of a WUI-compliant so…
News & Stories4 min
Structural Solutions for Roofs in Wet Climates
Because moisture concerns are common across the United States, water-resistive roof underlayment is critical for any build. To help combat …
News & Stories4 min
Building a Better World™: Letting Purpose Drive Our Business
Our purpose, Building a Better World™, had guided us in the years prior to 2020, but it was uniquely tested with this year…
News & Stories6 min
Structural Solutions for Fire-Resistant Roof Sheathing
In fire-prone geographies, such as wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas, fire protection for roofs may be a critical part of a comprehensiv…
News & Stories5 min
Bugs vs. Siding: How to Spot and Prevent Damage
Bugs in wood siding, whether behind engineered wood siding or in traditional wood products, aren’t just troublesome for homeowners—building…