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Shed Builder Spotlight: Fisher Barns
LP® Outdoor Building Solutions® is proud to be a preferred materials supplier for Fisher Barns, located in Ab…
News & Stories6 min
Habitat for Humanity Cuts Down on Construction Time with LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing
In our latest case study, we share the builder success story of implementing LP FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing in a to…
Inspiration8 min
[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® House Trim: Tough, Beautiful and in a Class by Itself
Exterior house trim can make or break a home. It can either look beautiful for many years to come, or break down and cause damage around wi…
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International Builders’ Show 2017
We had a fantastic time at the 2017 International Builders' Show earlier this month in sunny Orlando, Florida! This year at the show, we de…
Inspiration3 min
Why Knots in Traditional Wood Siding are a Nightmare
Softwood species such as cedar, pine, fir and spruce are frequent choices for homes with traditional exterior wood siding and fencing. Ther…
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[VIDEO] On the Job with Pyatt Builders
Todd Pyatt, President of Pyatt Builders, acknowledges that his company is very selective about the materials used in the construction of it…
News & Stories7 min
[VIDEO] Shed Builder Spotlight: Woodtex
Of the four product lines built by Woodtex, a manufacturer based in Brentwood, TN, storage sheds are its biggest seller. Woodtex has been b…
Business Advice7 min
Putting It In Perspective: LP® SmartSide® House Trim vs. MiraTEC® Trim
Recently a competitor that also produces engineered wood house trim completed a study which led to the statement that LP® Sm…
Business Advice7 min
10 Tips for Communicating With Framers and Subs
It’s happened to nearly every architect and builder: products are specified, plans are made, and months later directives are overlooked or …
Business Advice9 min
Sound Control and Urban Infill
Any builder or architect who works on residential projects in major urban areas knows that there is strategy of building in high-density ne…
Business Advice4 min
[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® House Trim Application Tips & Tricks
House trim gives homes and other structures a clean, finished look. Nothing is a better complement to beautiful LP® SmartSid…
Inspiration4 min
OSB vs. Plywood
In the battle for market share, a 10% advantage is considered significant. For example, Lexus has about a 10% greater market share than Inf…