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Industry Trends6 min
Twenty years ago, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier Sheathing debuted in the Texas market, offering a new, more energy efficient way for builders to construct attics. It also provided homeowners with a way to save on their monthly cooling costs – a major benefit for the hot Texas summer months. Now, twenty years later, LP TechShield sheathing is still the number one radiant barrier on the market and is available to builders across states in the southeast and western regions.
Inspiration5 min
Engineering: The Key to High-Performance Products

It’s difficult to measure the performance characteristics of many traditional building materials like lumber and stone – and they haven’t i…

Inspiration12 min
Tested Extreme: Q&A

In a remote rainforest north of Vancouver, LP product experts and two of the world’s leading kayakers embarked on the ultimate testing miss…

Business Advice5 min
Marketing Tips: Gearing Up for the Spring Busy Season

With the busy remodeling season just around the corner, remodelers are gearing up to lock down leads, kick off projects and work longer day…

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Business Advice5 min
High-Performance Roofs and Attics Require Exceptional Teamwork

They say that “the future arrives first” in California—and its Title 24 codes are indeed propelling America toward a Zero Net Energy future…

Industry Trends5 min
2018 Housing Forecast: Steady Year Ahead

As we kick off 2018, builders, architects and product manufacturers are making their predictions and looking for new opportunities in the y…

Business Advice6 min
5 Big Benefits Our Manufacturer’s Warranty Brings Your Business

LP® SmartSide® trim and siding products are backed by one of the most competitive warranties on the market, t…

Business Advice3 min
What NOT to Expect: Instant Adoption of 2018 I-Codes

Every three years, the International Code Council updates its International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) – …

News & Stories7 min
LP® SmartSide® Celebrates 20 Years of Success

This year, LP celebrates 20 years of success by looking back at the very unique story that is the LP® SmartSide®

Inspiration5 min
Product Testing That Goes The Extra Mile

Just like the stock market, the construction industry hates uncertainty. Architects and builders look for high-performance products they ca…

Business Advice5 min
How to Save Money on Expensive Fiber Cement Cutting Tools

If you're a contractor, you know that working with fiber cement siding requires expensive tools. Save yourself time and money by choosing t…

Business Advice5 min
How Dealers Can Work With Brand Partners to Bolster Marketing Efforts

As the housing market continues on an upswing, industry professionals should develop a sound marketing plan to ensure they can tackle as mu…

Business Advice5 min
Termite-Resistant Building Products Can Bring Added Value to Your Business

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, termite infestations impact more than 600,000 homes each year in the United States, causin…