Home Owner Associations (HOAs) are the governing bodies of many communities throughout the U.S. – and remodelers can miss out on HOA business if they don't take the time to study the associations' design review process.
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Why the Longevity of Shed Materials Matters When You're Selling Sheds
Purchasing an outdoor storage shed can be an easy way to add much-needed storage space – and chances are that once a shed owner has that ex…
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How to Help a Client Navigate the Siding Selection Process
For many remodelers, the selections process has become the longest and most frustrating step in the process of completing a remodel or cust…
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5 Big Benefits Our Manufacturer's Warranty Brings Your Business
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding products are backed by one of the most competitive warranties on the market, the…
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[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® Lap Application Tips & Tricks
The beauty and versatility of LP® SmartSide® Trim and Siding have made our products a top pick among contract…
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Did You Know? LP® SmartSide® Siding Can Be Used in High-Wind Areas
Summer is here, which means wind-driven rain and flying debris could soon be on the horizon. If you live near the Texas Gulf Coast or anoth…
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Did You Know? Engineered Wood Siding Installs Faster
Siding materials can dramatically change the appeal of a home exterior by improving its look and style, but the value of siding goes far be…
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Putting It In Perspective: LP® SmartSide® House Trim vs. MiraTEC® Trim
Recently a competitor that also produces engineered wood house trim completed a study which led to the statement that LP® Sm…
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[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® House Trim Application Tips & Tricks
House trim gives homes and other structures a clean, finished look. Nothing is a better complement to beautiful LP® SmartSid…
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[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® Panel Application Tips & Tricks
Not all exterior siding options are created equal. LP shed products are beautiful and exceptionally durable to make your storage building o…
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Installation Video Series, Part 8: Repairing Lap Siding Butt Joints
Siding repair contractors can use the following as guidance when repairing butt joints that were not spaced correctly and may be causing LP…
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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…
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Installation Video Series, Part 4: Installing LP® SmartSide® Cedar Shakes
Installing LP® SmartSide® Cedar Shakes combines the practices of Lap Siding and Panel Siding. They use an ove…