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Inspiration4 min
A Renovator's Perspective: Why LP® SmartSide® Siding Products are Faster to Install
As a busy remodeler, it's one thing to use LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding products because they are durable, lo…
Renovation4 min
Best Siding Choices For Victorian Homes
When people picture a Victorian house, they often imagine a brightly colored doll house, with fanciful and embellished architectural detail…
Renovation5 min
What's the Difference Between Composite vs. Engineered Wood Siding?
When deciding to re-side your home, it can be difficult to get a handle on all the terms. It's exciting once you start researching siding o…
News & Stories6 min
The What's & Why's of the LP® SmartSide® 5/50 Limited Warranty
Any building professional will tell you that the quality of a building material is only as good as its warranty. This is why LP Building So…
Renovation6 min
Home Improvement Show Proves Your Siding Project Can Be A Smooth Journey
The popular Lifetime Channel remodeling show Designing Spaces likes to document the home improvement journey to show that it can indeed be …
Business Advice10 min
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…
Curb Appeal8 min
4 Do's and Don'ts of Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything, and a home is no exception. More than 65 % of buyers cite curb appeal as the most important aspect of a ho…
News & Stories9 min
LP® SmartSide® Builder Spotlight: Chris Rendall, Prairie View Homes Inc.
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding recently ran a month-long “Show Us Your LP SmartSide” Contest asking home buildi…
Inspiration7 min
Deciding Factors in Switching to One of the Most Durable Siding Solutions on the Market
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 …
How the Housing Preferences of Millennials are Remaking American Homes
Millennials – those born between 1980 and 2000 – are beginning to shape the way homes are designed and constructed, according to panelists …
Inspiration7 min
Siding Benefits for Builders to Look For
What are the key benefits that both the contractor and the homeowner should be aware of when choosing a siding product? Here are some tips …
As Termites Spread Into Northern States, Termite-Resistant Products Become Crucial
Termites are migrating farther north. Researchers at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have predicted that the United St…
Maintenance4 min
Yearlong Siding Guide: Tips and Tricks for Every Season
Every season brings about different conditions that can affect your home's siding, which means maintenance should also vary. But how do you…