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News & Stories5 min
How to Install Siding on a Shed

 LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding isn't designed only to be a durable, beautiful siding option for homes—it can p…

News & Stories4 min
What Are the Best Nails to Use for Engineered Wood Siding?

When you're installing lap siding, choosing the right LP® SmartSide® installation tools will help lead to a f…

Curb Appeal4 min
Fresh Color Palettes for Metal Roofs

At the turn of the century, metal roofing exploded in popularity in residential construction due to its many benefits such as being lightwe…

News & Stories5 min
How to Replace a Piece of Siding

How Do You Replace Engineered Wood Siding Pieces?

Renovation4 min
How to Measure for Siding

At the beginning of a home re-side project, you may not know how to measure for siding. It can be a daunting process! Without experience, m…

Renovation5 min
Can You Paint Siding?

**Painting Exterior Siding on a House**

Industry Trends5 min
Managing Moisture Behind Board and Batten Siding

The board and batten style has experienced a resurgence as a popular exterior design aesthetic in recent years. Historically used in barns,…

Curb Appeal4 min
What Are the Top Color Trends for Resale Value?

When you're re-siding your home, it's important to consider how your design choices will impact your home's resale value. While the materia…

News & Stories6 min
How to Install Flashing Under Siding

Flashing is a key part of the LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding installation process, helping to protect homes fro…

Curb Appeal4 min
How to Choose Trim to Customize Your Home

How can you transform your home's exterior from cookie cutter to "wow?" It's all in the trim.

Business Advice3 min
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…

Aesthetic Solutions

6 min
Exterior Home Upgrade Ideas

The arrival of the new decade has ushered in a fresh wave of exterior home design trends. From trending exterior house colors such as bold,…

Industry Trends6 min
What Do We Mean When We Say LP SmartSide Acclimates to its Environment?

Proving the Validity of Leaving a 3/16-inch Gap at Vertical Joints When Installing LP® SmartSide® Lap Siding