Asesoramiento comercial3 min
Un enfoque de sistema estructural para el control de la humedad
A medida que los constructores se fijan en la construcción de viviendas más duraderas y resistentes, es fundamental combatir los problemas de humedad, tanto durante como después de la construcción. Veamos cómo los profesionales utilizan el revestimiento exterior como una parte de su solución de control de la humedad.
LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier works to help keep water and air out with an integrated, water-resistive overlay when sealed with seam and flashing tape. Not only does it install like regular sheathing, there’s no need to go around the house a second time adding housewrap.
IS SHEATHING WATERPROOF?
Waterproof adhesives, which are added to OSB and plywood sheathing, do not degrade in the presence of water. While no wood-based sheathing can be completely waterproof, using a water-resistive barrier product like LP WeatherLogic panels can help manage moisture for a structure.
That’s why many builders—like Jordan Smith, Chief Builder & Owner of Smith House Company—use LP WeatherLogic sheathing on their new builds. While LP WeatherLogic panels aren’t fully waterproof, they do go a long way in preventing and reducing water intrusion.

"With the WRB fully integrated on top of an OSB sheathing product, I have a fully adhered water-resistive barrier on top of my structural sheathing," he explains. Smith finds that installation with LP WeatherLogic sheathing is fast and easy.
“I don’t have to worry about water getting behind a housewrap product,” Smith adds. “That coupled with the 30-year limited warranty gives me the peace of mind that this build will last a long time.”
LP WeatherLogic Tape
LP WeatherLogic Seam & Flashing Tape helps create a tight seal to help keep air and water out. "When the air comes in, it also brings in moisture, which can cause damage," explains Smith.
Certified to AAMA 711-13, LP WeatherLogic Seam & Flashing Tape features one of today’s highest quality adhesives. Tape rolls are included with panels and come in 3-3/4-inch and 6-inch widths. The wider Seam & Flashing Tape is used for window flashing and inside and outside corners. Check out the complete LP WeatherLogic installation instructions for more tape usage direction. Smith offers installation tips in this video.
Flashing Tape Versus Traditional Flashing**—Is There a Difference?**
Off-the-shelf housewrap and flashing help avoid water and air infiltration; however, there is no assurance water can’t get behind, collecting around windows and doors and wreaking havoc.
Construction Instruction, an independent building science group, conducted side-by-side testing with LP WeatherLogic panels and commodity-grade weather-resistive barrier over standard OSB sheathing. A standard window was installed with LP WeatherLogic tape on one side and window flashing tape on the other. After simulating a 50 mph rainstorm for 15 minutes, the team found the commodity-grade housewrap leaked into the wall cavity while the side with LP WeatherLogic panels showed no signs of water intrusion.
Water-resistive installation is fast and easy, but it’s important to apply LP WeatherLogic Tape correctly so it doesn’t limit the 30-year limited warranty coverage. Here are three mistakes to avoid when installing the panels and LP WeatherLogic Seam & Flashing Tape.
Want to learn more about managing moisture problems in your commercial or residential builds? Discover what can cause water damage to engineered wood.
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Soluciones de resistencia
5 minPresentamos la colección LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™: la combinación de belleza de inspiración natural con rendimiento de ingeniería
We’re excited to introduce the LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™, a bold new addition to our trusted line of engineered wood siding and trim that delivers the warmth and beauty of nature with the advanced protection and performance builders and homeowners expect.
Soluciones laborales
5 minChoosing the Right LP® Structural Solutions Product for Your Build
Cuando se trata de construir estructuras fuertes, confiables y de alto rendimiento, los materiales que elija son importantes. En LP Building Solutions, entendemos que cada proyecto, ya sea una vivienda unifamiliar o un desarrollo multifamiliar, requiere componentes estructurales que satisfagan sus necesidades de resistencia, durabilidad y eficiencia.
Soluciones de sostenibilidad
5 minConstruyendo un futuro más sostenible con LP Building Solutions
En el mundo actual, la sostenibilidad ya no es solo una palabra de moda, es un modelo para una vida responsable y una construcción más inteligente. Con la industria de la construcción en busca de formas de reducir su huella ambiental, LP Building Solutions se enfoca en proporcionar materiales de construcción innovadores para constructores con conciencia ecológica para ayudar a remodelar lo que significa construir de manera sostenible
Noticias y artículos3 min
Historia de la asociación con la Fundación Gary Sinise
La Fundación LP se enorgullece de ser socia de la Fundación Gary Sinise, que apoya a los veteranos heridos de varias maneras. Puede obtener más información sobre la Fundación LP aquí.