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5 minHOW A RADIANT BARRIER CAN IMPROVE BURIED DUCT PERFORMANCE
There are several insulation methods based on attic design, but ducts placed over the bottom of truss chords and buried under insulation in…
Sustainability Solutions
8 minHow to Drive Effective Communication and Collaboration on the Jobsite
Every jobsite has a ton of moving parts, from product shipments, supplies, and schedules to subcontractors and homeowners. It's no wonder t…
Sustainability Solutions
6 minCarbon Negative, Future Positive: LP® Structural Solutions Portfolio Releases Environmental Product Declarations
In an era where environmental responsibility is paramount, we are proud to announce a remarkable achievement: the LP® Struct…
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8 minWhy Build With Carbon Negative Building Materials?
In our pursuit of sustainable and environmentally friendly products, we completed five LCAs and EPDs for our LP® Structural …
Industry Trends7 min
Tighter Lot Sizes Focus More Attention on Fire Separation Distance
It's no secret that many developers, architects and builders are reducing lot size as one way to hold down housing costs and maintain profi…
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6 minRisk Factor® Wind Factor: Calculating Wind Risk in Construction
To increase consideration for building more resilient homes, LP Building Solutions is partnering with the First Street Foundation®…
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5 minIs OSB Waterproof?
The short answer is no, but the real question is: how does rain and water affect oriented strand board (OSB)? Let's dig into the details of…
Business Advice7 min
How to Build Your Construction Team
All of this points to an essential question everyone in construction is asking today: How can we build an effective team and retain our bes…
News & Stories8 min
Specifying 1-Hour and 2-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Wall Assemblies
Many are specifying LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing because it meets code requirements for fire-resistan…
Industry Trends5 min
Fire Factor by Risk Factor™: Calculating Fire Risk on Your Street
To offer greater support across the U.S., LP Structural Solutions is partnering with the First Street Foundation, which helps builders asse…
Industry Trends5 min
Beyond the Jobsite: How to Contribute to the Building Industry
Builders know their work and understand the best methods of construction and timelines, yet many find it challenging to figure out how to a…
Business Advice6 min
Adapting to Building Codes: How LP Structural Solutions Can Help Builders Succeed
What are some of the more specific building codes the U.S.? And how do U.S. climate zones reflect those codes? We spoke with Neil Freidberg…