No matter the product you are installing proper technique is critical not only to ensure the product performs well, but that improper installation doesn't limit the warranty coverage. Even the smallest installation mistakes can impact a product's performance, especially when it comes to air barrier installation!
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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…
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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…
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Seasoned Pro Answers 4 Common Questions With LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding Tips
On the jobsite, siding tips and tricks that come directly from building professionals like you can help make installing lap siding simple a…
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Top 5 Pro Tips for Easier Installation of LP® SmartSide® Siding Products
While LP® SmartSide® products install easily, there are a few pro tips that can make the installation process…
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Building Pier and Beam Foundation to Ease Maintenance and Repairability
Pier and beam design was among the most popular foundation techniques until the 1960s when concrete technology improved its floating slab s…
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Embracing the Balance Between Resilient Design and Building Codes
From destructive hurricanes to fierce tornadoes, it seems news of catastrophic events is happening with alarming frequency. In fact, on Mar…
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How to Avoid the Four Most Common Siding Installation Mistakes
While LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding is easier to install, builders may feel pressured to skip a second look at…
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6 minHow to Sell Value in Construction
On custom homes, builders and developers sometimes avoid value-added building materials for a variety of reasons. They might veto those pro…
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Not All Siding Is Created Equal
If you are in the process of selecting the right siding type for your project, it is important to know the differences between the substrat…
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The Difference Between Vapor, Air and Weather-Resistive Barriers
"Do this, not that" is a common saying in the building industry. Controversial techniques for construction, outdated codes and incorrect ap…
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How to Prevent Lap Siding from Buckling by Using a Butt Joint
It's a silly name, but a "butt joint" is an application technique where two pieces of material are "butted" up against each other. It is th…
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Increasing Jobsite Efficiency with High-Performance Solutions
The three main buckets of costs to build a home: cost of land, cost of materials and cost of labor. Regarding labor costs to build a house,…