NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 17, 2013) – Wood-framed buildings are going higher, with more builders considering wood for four, five and even six story buildings. As buildings go up, builders have to consider the effect of moisture changes on wood. Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) can significantly reduce plate shrinkage in taller buildings. To learn more about how LP® SolidStart® LSL can help builders mitigate wall movement, visit WhatIsLSL.com.
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About LP Building Solutions - As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders worldwide. Its extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP Structural Solutions portfolio (LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing and more), oriented strand board (OSB), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®, and LP Elements® Performance Fencing. Además de productos que brindan soluciones, LP ofrece un servicio al cliente y garantías líderes en la industria. Desde su fundación en 1972, LP ha estado construyendo un mundo mejor bajo su lema Building a Better World™ al brindar ayuda a los clientes para construir viviendas hermosas y duraderas. Con sede en Nashville, Tennessee, LP opera 26 plantas en los EE. UU., Canadá, Chile y Brasil. Para obtener más información, visite LPCorp.com.