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Tested Extreme: Q&A
In a remote rainforest north of Vancouver, LP product experts and two of the world’s leading kayakers embarked on the ultimate testing miss…
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Product Testing That Goes The Extra Mile
Just like the stock market, the construction industry hates uncertainty. Architects and builders look for high-performance products they ca…
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UL Fire Ratings for Wall Assemblies Explained
Finding the proper code-compliant fire-rated wall assembly for wood frame construction is a challenge. That challenge grows even more compl…
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Hail Storms are No Match for LP® SmartSide® Products
According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, 5 411 major hailstorms were reportedin 2015. These storms occurred in all 48 …
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The Smart Alternative to Shaft Wall Liner
Building professionals who work on townhomes are likely familiar with area separation walls that use shaft wall liner, often referred to as…
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Did You Know? LP® SmartSide® Siding Can Be Painted to Suit Any Taste
When it comes to exterior siding options, what influences the choice made by builders and remodelers? For most professionals, it's a combin…
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[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® House Trim: Tough, Beautiful and in a Class by Itself
Exterior house trim can make or break a home. It can either look beautiful for many years to come, or break down and cause damage around wi…
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Why Knots in Traditional Wood Siding are a Nightmare
Softwood species such as cedar, pine, fir and spruce are frequent choices for homes with traditional exterior wood siding and fencing. Ther…
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OSB vs. Plywood
In the battle for market share, a 10 % advantage is considered significant. For example, Lexus has about a 10 % greater market share than Inf…
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More with Less: Code-Compliant OSB Sheathing with Structural Performance Characteristics
Meeting fire codes in zero-lot-line applications, Type III buildings, load-bearing party walls, and roof deck firewalls require fire- resis…
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Why You Can Believe in LP® SmartSide®, Part 5: Easy Installation
In the previous installments of this blog series, we discussed several aspects of LP® SmartSide® engineered w…
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Why You Can Believe in LP® SmartSide®, Part 4: Tested For Toughness
LP® SmartSide® siding options withstand impact from airborne debris and everyday bumps better than many other…