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Crushing the Top Rumors About Engineered Wood

LP Building Solutions uses engineered wood to create a portfolio of products that help professionals build smarter, better and faster. The innovations of engineered wood siding are relatively new. For instance, LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding was introduced in 1997. Thanks to its advanced manufacturing process, it is one of the most durable siding solutions available. Sometimes people are skeptical of things that are really that good. So, let’s crush a few myths with engineered wood facts.
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Building Pier and Beam Foundation to Ease Maintenance and Repairability

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LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding Installs Faster: Proven Durability in Today’s Changing Market

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Pros Share Top Tips for Solving Demanding Aesthetics in Modern Home Builds

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How LP Building Solutions Is Committed to You During COVID-19

At LP, our first priority is always the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, suppliers and communities. We understand the cha…

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Top 3 Tips to Effectively Talk to Prospective Customers While Social Distancing

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Pro Tips From LP For a Strong Build

LP® Structural Solutions products help you build better and stronger. To make our high-performance products even easier to i…

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Tips from an LP® BuildSmart™ Remodeler on Shifting Business Tactics in the Midst of COVID-19

Shifting your business model during a pandemic is probably not at the top of the list of things you considered for your 2020 business plan.…

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

With termites spreading to Northern states, termite-resistant products are as important as ever. While many search for termite protection o…