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Industry Trends5 min
Tighter Building Envelopes

Overall, improvements in building envelopes have helped homeowners benefit from greater protection against moisture. Builders are able to c…

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…

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…

Inspiration7 min
Deciding Factors in Switching to One of the Most Durable Siding Solutions on the Market

Are you a builder or remodeler who is considering the use of a new siding material? Durability is likely a top concern as you evaluate any …

Business Advice10 min
Building Your Business in the Building Materials Industry

Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA) published a study painting a rosy picture of the future of the global construction materials market. A…

Trends8 min
Selecting Siding: The Power of Word of Mouth

No builder wants to waste time on products that won't hold up and will result in frustrating callbacks. That's why peer recommendations are…

News & Stories6 min
The LP House Party Is Coming to a Dealer Near You

The LP House Party, an experiential truck and trailer from LP, tours the United States stopping at dealer locations to host product demos a…

Business Advice15 min
Tackling Construction Labor Shortages with Simplified Building Methods

For developers, builders and contractors the labor shortage is significant: The construction industry lost 1.5 million jobs during the rece…

News & Stories9 min
Washington-Based Remodeler Finds Perfect Combo of Weatherability and Beauty with LP®SmartSide®Trim & Siding

With remodeling season picking up, we know that many remodelers are currently sourcing exterior products that will provide long-lasting bea…

Industry Trends6 min
LP Customers Share Why They Love Working With LP TechShield

Twenty years ago, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier Sheathing debuted in the Texas market, offering a new, more…

Maintenance8 min
When Spring Storms Arrive, the LP® SmartSide® Limited Hail Warranty Covers You

Last spring, LP announced an expansion of its comprehensive warranty on LP® SmartSide® products to include li…

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
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…