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What Is Engineered Strand Technology (EST)?

As a builder, you know the importance of defending your build against the elements. Taking precautionary measures with premium products lik…

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Fine Homebuilding Pro Talk Podcast Recap

Recently, Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at LP Building Solutions, and Kyle Stumpenhorst of RR Buildings joined Fine Homebuilding…

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How Does Gorilla Glue Technology® Work?

You know Gorilla Glue® is strong—you likely have a few bottles in your toolbox. What makes Gorilla Glue so famous is among t…

Business Advice7 min
When to Choose LP WeatherLogic® vs. LP® TechShield® for Roof Sheathing

When beginning new construction, many builders often start with the mindset of using traditional or commodity OSB materials. However, when …

Business Advice4 min
Energy-Efficient Building Materials For Hot Climates

In hot climates, energy efficiency can be a top concern for homeowners. Increased needs for cooling alone can lead to higher energy costs, …

Staffing Up: How Contractors Can Cope With the Labor Shortage

With the economic outlook rosy and on the heels of record-breaking natural disasters that have prompted increased demand in cities such as …

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 …

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The LP® SmartSide® Online Training Program: Upping Efficiency to Help Eliminate Call-Backs

It goes without saying that more training helps prepare installers by giving them the information they need to install siding correctly. Th…

Need Help Choosing Siding Colors? Try One of These Tools

Color doesn't have to be complicated. If you're working on a home renovation or looking for ideas for an upcoming exterior remodel, there a…

A Look at New Trends & Technology

In an ever-evolving construction industry, builders and architects are working together to build smarter, more efficient homes. In addition…

5 Top-Rated Apps for the Construction Industry

The construction industry workforce often has teams working on various stages of construction at different locations and different times, s…

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LP® SmartSide® Product Line Now Available on the HOVER 3D Platform

3D technology continues to shake up the construction industry in exciting ways, and now this innovation is changing the way contractors and…