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Industry Trends4 min

Trends in Exterior Colors and Materials

"The use of color is widely recognized as an important strategic advantage in successfully marketing new residential developments. Color creates a sense of arrival and a sense of place - often long before a community is fully built."
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Industry Trends5 min
How LP Finds Research Talent

Materials like plywood and gypsum haven't changed much in decades, but engineered wood is continuously evolving. While LP is more easily ab…

Business Advice4 min
Using the Jobsite to Brand Your Company

One of the best ways to market your construction company is to use signage on or near the jobsite. It's possible that more people will see …

Business Advice4 min
Meeting Timelines When You’re Short-Staffed

For builders with a limited staff, it’s difficult to meet all the timelines and expectations unless every team member does an outstanding j…

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Industry Trends5 min
Helping Small Builders Compete Against the Giants

Big builder market share has doubled in the last 25 years and now represents about 50 percent of housing starts nationwide – and even 75 pe…

Leading the Way in Supply Chain Innovation

To better serve its customers in areas of order accuracy and delivery predictability, LP has set some of the industry’s most aspirational s…

Business Advice5 min
The Importance Of Vapor Permeability In Building Envelopes

For weather-resistant barriers (WRBs), ASTM has developed rigorous tests for water resistance and water penetration, plus an air barrier as…

Industry Trends5 min
How “Attainable” Are New Homes?

When people talk about home "affordability" it boils down to one number: the asking price. But home "attainability" is a more complex equat…

News & Stories3 min
2019 International Builders' Show Recap

LP Building Solutions was at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) last week, giving attendees unexpected opportunities to interact with L…

Business Advice3 min
Tips For Increasing Winter Remodeling Business

Winter can be an ideal time for many home remodeling projects. Increasing your business often starts with customer education. Here are some…

Industry Trends4 min
Trends To Watch This Year In Single-Family Homebuilding

The vitality of single-family homebuilding in 2019 will depend on many things that are out of the industry’s control: how often the Fed rai…

News & Stories9 min
LP® SmartSide® Builder Spotlight: Chris Rendall, Prairie View Homes Inc.

LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding recently ran a month-long “Show Us Your LP SmartSide” Contest asking home buildi…

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Looking to the Past for New Ways to Build Sustainability into Wetland Road Crossings

Since the early days of Canada's timber trade, foresters have used "corduroy roads." By laying logs down side by side-giving the appearance…