Tendencias del sector3 min
Cómo influye la resiliencia en los requisitos del código de construcción
Históricamente, las actualizaciones de los códigos de construcción se adoptan lentamente en los Estados Unidos. De un estado a otro, los constructores a menudo siguen diferentes códigos dependiendo de qué tan recientemente se hayan implementado las actualizaciones de códigos en su área. Esto significa que depende de los constructores individuales determinar qué tan de cerca seguirán las mejores prácticas de la industria.
Building with resilient materials is among the industry’s top concerns, and it’s beginning to factor into building code requirements and development. This shows that taking measures for increased resiliency may soon be a requirement, not only a best practice. Let’s take a look at this trend, how codes and resiliency connect, and how the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio can help builders meet code while contributing to a more resilient build.
What Is Resiliency and Why Does It Matter?
The AIA’s Industry Statement on Resilience defines resiliency as "the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events." According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), billion-dollar weather disasters have increased over time, with 338 in total since 1980 and 56 in the past three years alone.
Beyond typical weather, moisture and energy concerns, resiliency is a critical issue in light of high-risk natural disasters—both in terms of the financial resources it takes to rebuild and the growing threat to the people who live in certain areas of the country.
When the industry prioritizes building with resilient materials, the impact reaches beyond a single home—we’re contributing to our purpose of Building a Better World™, helping to create a safe, secure place for people to call home.

How Can Building Code Requirements Contribute to More Resilient Structures?
First of all, why are building codes important?
In a whitepaper by the International Code Council®, the organization notes that “building codes are an essential strategy in achieving resilience. [They] provide minimum requirements to protect life-safety in the built environment—every day and particularly in the face of hazards.”
“Resiliency becomes more about building scientists identifying problems and offering solutions,” says Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at LP Building Solutions.
Importantly, resiliency can be achieved when codes are coordinated across different threats, such as moisture, fire, durability, energy efficiency and more. "A product can be resilient in itself, but we want to talk about the building as a whole being resilient-not just a single component," says Freidberg. "It's a systems approach, and LP has products for all systems."
Despite code updates that lean into building with resilient materials, code adoption varies among states. "Typically, it takes 5-6 years from when a new building code requirement is published to full adoption," Freidberg says. "Some will still allow variances from the latest code so they fall back to previous codes."
Though they can always build beyond building code requirements, builders may choose to stick to what they know and what makes the most financial sense before fully adopting a new requirement—thus creating a wide range of resiliency throughout the country.
Building With Resilient Materials That Meet Code
LP Structural Solutions products can help builders meet code requirements, no matter where a build is located, and still boost their structure’s resiliency. For example, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing helps builders meet code for fire-resistant construction while adding structural strength and retaining design flexibility. LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier can serve as part of a wall assembly designed for strength and for moisture resistance.

The Bigger Picture: A More Sustainable World
At LP, everything we do ladders up to our core purpose: Building a Better World™. Ultimately, resiliency isn't just about avoiding costly rebuilds-it's about sustaining the people around us and communities in which they live.
Resilience plays a key role in vulnerable communities where extended impacts of severe weather can take a significant toll. That's why structural resiliency is just one piece of the puzzle-but it's one we take seriously.
Building to address specific types of weather and location can help you decide what products to use. As building code requirements skew stricter with an intent to bolster resiliency, building professionals can help lead the way with quick adoption and shifting to premium products designed to help them build better.
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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
Soluciones de resistencia
5 minPresentamos la colección LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™: la combinación de belleza de inspiración natural con rendimiento de ingeniería
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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.
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.