Residential Application of LP^® SolidStart LSL and LP^® TechShield^® Radiant Barrier Sheathing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 1, 2016) – LP Building Products recently added a new case study to its online product literature portfolio. This latest installment focuses on Ennis Custom Homes’ recent construction of a nearly 18,000 sq. ft. home and 5,000 sq. ft. guest home that used LP^® SolidStart LSL and LP^® TechShield^® Radiant Barrier Sheathing.

Located in Carmel, Indiana, both homes are located on a 28-acre estate, and the main home (set to be completed Spring 2017) includes an indoor pool and greenhouse wing.

The Ennis team—working with ProBuild/Carter-Lee Lumber Company and Wyatt Construction—was tasked with building a large, complicated home with beautiful design elements. From grand circular staircases within modern turrets to arched and domed ceilings, the homeowners were seeking an aesthetically unique home. In such a large, complicated residential structure, the builder needed a product that would provide a structural component and engineering capabilities. Ennis chose LP SolidStart LSL, which installs like traditional lumber but surpasses it in strength and consistency as well as featuring low moisture content to prevent shrinkage.

LP SolidStart LSL was used entirely throughout the homes for wall and roof framing. LP TechShield Radiant Barrier Sheathing was used for the roof in both structures to lower attic temperatures and improve the home’s energy efficiency.

“The technical specifications for LP SolidStart LSL and LP TechShield sheathing are unsurpassed,” said Ennis, who has been working with LP products for over 20 years. “The structural and environmental components that LP SolidStart LSL offers the builder over dimensional lumber is absolutely outstanding.” Ennis predicts the structure will stand the test of time and is confident that his company will continue to use the product in the future.

To learn more about LP TechShield Radiant Barrier Sheathing, visit lpcorp.com/techshield/. To learn more about LP SolidStart LSL, visit lpcorp.com/products/framing.

 

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. In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World^™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 26 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.