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Even though sub-flooring is rarely seen by the homebuyer, builders know that its performance enhances the quality of a finished home. OSB sub-flooring continues to gain market share versus plywood because it can be engineered to deliver higher quality and enhanced performance.
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…

The Top 10 Fall Shed Maintenance Tasks

There is no denying that sheds and outdoor buildings made with LP® SmartSide® products are exceptionally dura…

Renovation4 min
Smooth Finish or Cedar Texture: Which Siding Finish Will You Choose?

More and more, homeowners and contractors are becoming aware of the outstanding benefits of installing LP® SmartSide&re…

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Curb Appeal7 min
The Do's and Don'ts of Re-Siding a Historic Home

Choosing what siding to install can be an enemy of old houses. Siding an old house in vinyl or aluminum can mask serious moisture problems.…

5 Tips to Consider Before Repainting Home Siding

When thinking about repainting your home's siding, consider the prep work needed, the cost of paint and supplies, the benefits of hiring a …

Outdoor Living8 min
5 Surprising Things You Can Recycle

Old newspapers, plastic bottles, aluminum cans … most of us know these materials can be recycled. What you probably didn't know is that tha…

Business Advice6 min
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…

Business Advice6 min
Four Online Visualizer Tools Every R&R Pro Should Know

Kicking off an exterior home remodeling project can be both exciting and very overwhelming for your client. When flipping through design ma…

Break Free From Fiber Cement Siding for Better Workability

Do you currently use fiber cement for your siding projects? We know that old habits can be hard to break. However, by not learning about al…

Inspiration12 min
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…

Why Firefighters Can Trust LP® FlameBlock®

This year, LP Building Solutions is a proud sponsor of the Firehouse Expo, which welcomes thousands of fire chiefs and other firefighting p…

Outdoor Living4 min
How to Choose the Right Location for Your Storage Shed

Choosing the right location is one of the first decisions you'll need to make after deciding to invest in a storage shed. That's because wh…