Are you a builder or remodeler who is considering the use of a new siding material? Durability is likely a top concern as you evaluate any …
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In a recently published case study, LP featured customer Nitti Development and their use of LP® SmartSide® Ce…
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The ongoing labor shortage means building industry professionals must choose the materials they install wisely. High-performance materials …
Both fire-rated OSB and Fire Retardant Treated (FRT) plywood are commonly used in fire-rated wall sheathing and roof deck applications. Bec…
It’s difficult to measure the performance characteristics of many traditional building materials like lumber and stone – and they haven’t i…
In a remote rainforest north of Vancouver, LP product experts and two of the world’s leading kayakers embarked on the ultimate testing miss…
Just like the stock market, the construction industry hates uncertainty. Architects and builders look for high-performance products they ca…
Finding the proper code-compliant fire-rated wall assembly for wood frame construction is a challenge. That challenge grows even more compl…
According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, 5 411 major hailstorms were reportedin 2015. These storms occurred in all 48 …