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Industry Trends5 minSub-Floor for Heavy Tile Installation: Sub-Floor Materials for Tile

Many of the most popular floor trends in new home construction and remodeling are heavy porcelain, ceramic and stone floor tile. While these products promise long-term durability, it's important you pay particular attention to the construction of the sub-floor to help minimize long-term damage. Let's take a look at OSB subflooring for tiles and the best subfloor materials for tile.

Industry Trends7 min
A Guide to Passive House Construction

Passive homes are popping up all over the world, but what exactly makes up a passive house and what does it mean for builders like you? 

Curb Appeal5 min
How to Coordinate Exterior House Colors and Features

Taking the leap to update your siding can be both exciting and overwhelming. As you begin to think through major changes, you may discover …

Industry Trends6 min
Embodied Carbon Emissions in Buildings: Ways to Measure and Reduce Carbon Emissions

While many in the construction industry are focusing on building net zero, or zero energy ready, homes and improving sustainability and res…

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News & Stories3 min
Building Enclosure Podcast: Craig Miles Talks Diversity in Construction

For building professionals, listening to and learning from experts on construction industry podcasts is a key way to grow in the field, exp…

Labor Solutions

6 min
How to Lower Costs and Handle Construction Labor Shortages on the Jobsite

As an ongoing result of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction supply chain challenges have resulted in increased costs of building materials …

Industry Trends7 min
A Guide to Siding Corners

As home builders, it's critical to find ways to deliver top-tier building solutions for your clients while remaining efficient. This helps …

Business Advice6 min
Horizontal Property Regimes: How to Help Prevent Row Home Fires

The trend to live near downtown hasn't waned in recent years. However, finding empty lots to construct new houses continues to pose a chall…

Business Advice6 min
How to Install Insulation Sheathing with LP® NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing

New to the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio, LP® NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing  is a…

Trends5 min
4 Siding Tips for First-Time Homeowners

The process of buying a home can be overwhelming, from financing and budgeting to navigating inspections and paperwork. Then, of course, th…

Business Advice6 min
How Pivoting to Premium Products Can Reduce Customer Callbacks

With today's hot housing market the last thing you want to do is stop, backtrack, and address a customer callback. In any economy, callback…

Business Advice5 min
How to Engage Design Conscious Construction Clients

Home improvement shows have been sparking inspiration in viewers for years. With increased time spent at home more recently, many homeowner…

Business Solutions

6 min
The Importance of Marketing in the Construction Industry

In recent years, the construction industry has seen an upward trend when it comes to spending on new construction with forecasts of 2,5 tri…