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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 combination of factors including cost, workability, homeowner preference and profile selection. For homeowners, the choice is simpler. One of the biggest reasons they prefer one siding product over another is appearance.
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Industry Trends10 min
Tale of Two Coasts: Comparing the Blurring Lines Between East Coast and West Coast Architecture

More than 3 000 miles separate the East Coast from the West Coast. Culture, social habits and building styles differ between the two coasts…

LP® SmartSide® Siding: Celebrating 20 Years of Beauty

For 20 years now, LP® SmartSide® house siding options have been the choice of those who want uncompromising q…

Why Color Placement Matters

It's my belief that color placement on the exterior of the home is as important as the actual colors themselves. Applying an exterior color…

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Reinventing Builder Education

According to a recent story in Fine Homebuilding, the Great Recession discouraged thousands of high school graduates from entering the cons…

Do You Need a Permit to Build a Storage Shed?

You've long been anticipating the many benefits of having a new storage shed on your property, so it's exciting when the time finally comes…

Business Advice7 min
Did You Know? Engineered Wood Siding Installs Faster

Siding materials can dramatically change the appeal of a home exterior by improving its look and style, but the value of siding goes far be…

Industry Trends11 min
Micro Apartments: The Growing Trend in City Living

As people flock to cities for work, scarce land and lack of new construction continue to drive up rent prices. As a result, many middle-inc…

LP® SmartSide® Siding: Celebrating 20 Years of Workability

This year, LP and its hardworking team of employees are celebrating a major milestone in the company's history: 20 years of LP®

Using Contrast Between Colors on the Exterior of a Home

Subtle changes in interior paint colors between walls and trim may be apparent, but subtle changes in exterior paint colors are less so. Br…

Renovation4 min
Moving On: Tips for an Organized Move

Did you know that Americans are one of the most mobile populations in the world? The U.S. Census Bureau reports that every year, about 12 p…

News & Stories9 min
LP Adds New Case Study To Its Portfolio Featuring Lantz-Boggio Architects and LP®FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing

LP Building Solutions recently added a new case study to its online product literature portfolio. The latest installment focuses on Lantz-B…

From Bungalow to Colonial Style, Chris Cook Homes Chooses LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding For Beauty and Durability

We know that LP® SmartSide® customers take abundant pride in their work—as they should! One LP customer, Wisc…