Industry Trends5 min
How to Protect Your Sub-Floor From Moisture: How RainChannel® Technology Works
As a builder, moisture is always a top concern once the sub-flooring goes down. The time when the structure is fully enclosed varies wildly during the build cycle and damage can cause a significant delay.
One solution to help protect the sub-floor from rainwater damage during construction is to use LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring.
What is LP TopNotch 350 Durable Sub-Flooring?
LP TopNotch 350 Durable Sub-Flooring is an OSB sub-flooring designed to reduce the impact of moisture during construction. This, along with its stability and great price point, makes it a popular choice among builders.
Offering added protection from moisture damage, LP TopNotch 350 panels feature the unique RainChannel® technology that helps drain water away during construction.
How Does the RainChannel® System Work?
Just as treads on a tire push water through its grooves to disperse rainwater, the RainChannel system uses a self-draining notch design to quickly channel water away. This helps prevent water from standing too long and creating any potential moisture issues.
The system also offers a moisture-resistant edge seal that can reduce the need for sanding.
Thanks to the RainChannel system, LP TopNotch 350 Durable Sub-Flooring offers a superior limited warranty. LP backs LP TopNotch 350 panels with a 200-day "no-sand" warranty and a 50-year transferable limited warranty.
For a “no-squeak” floor your customers will certainly appreciate, discover how LP Legacy® Sub-Flooring Adhesive can give you a sturdy and quiet sub-floor.
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History of Partnership with Gary Sinise Foundation
The LP Foundation is a proud partner of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which supports wounded veterans in several ways. You can learn more about the LP Foundation here.
Business Solutions
4 minQ&A: How Home Orientation Impacts Continuous Insulation
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to building an energy-efficient home for your clients and the many nuances that change with each build—including its orientation to the sun. We sat down with Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at LP, to unpack the impact of home orientation on continuous insulation needs.
Resiliency Solutions
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One of the questions LP® Building Solutions gets from builders often is about burying ducts in attic insulation and whether combining radiant barrier sheathing with blown insulation over ductwork can benefit homeowners. As with most technical situations, the outcome depends on a nuanced approach. Let's dig in and explore this question.
Sustainability Solutions
8 minHow to Drive Effective Communication and Collaboration on the Jobsite
Every jobsite has a ton of moving parts, from product shipments, supplies, and schedules to subcontractors and homeowners. It's no wonder that many project teams can struggle to maintain quality jobsite communication and collaboration throughout the building process. And when communication slips, construction companies inevitably deal with costly errors, inefficient workflows, delayed projects, or wasted time, leaving clients and the team frustrated.