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Industry Trends7 min
Tighter Lot Sizes Focus More Attention on Fire Separation Distance
It’s no secret that many developers, architects and builders are reducing lot size as one way to hold down housing costs and maintain profi…
News & Stories8 min
Specifying 1-Hour and 2-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Wall Assemblies
Many are specifying LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing because it meets code requirements for fire-resistan…
Business Advice6 min
Horizontal Property Regimes: How to Help Prevent Row Home Fires
The trend to live near downtown hasn't waned in recent years. However, finding empty lots to construct new houses continues to pose a chall…
Business Advice5 min
When to Use One-Sided LP® FlameBlock® Vs. Two-Sided LP® FlameBlock® Sheathing
In the construction process, there are many factors to consider. Among these factors is whether to use one-sided LP® FlameBl…
Business Advice5 min
Updating Multifamily Construction with OnPoint Capital
Almost 38 million Americans live in multifamily structures, and studies show that the number of U.S. renters in multifamily buildings is co…
Industry Trends3 min
Building Trends: Choosing Fire-Rated OSB for Deck Wrap Texas Donut Construction
Population growth in many U.S. cities is fueling the rise of a different building design within its urban and suburban areas. This demand f…
Business Advice3 min
8 UL Fire-Rated Assemblies and Intertek-Listed Fire-Rated Walls You Should Know
Finding the proper code-compliant fire-rated wall assembly for wood frame construction is a challenge. That challenge grows even more compl…
News & Stories3 min
Structural Solutions for Fire-Resistant Building
For most builders and architects across the country, incorporating resiliency for their homeowners means selecting building materials that …
Your Complete Guide to LP® FlameBlock® Flame-Resistant Assemblies
Meeting code is just one of the many versatile benefits of LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing. Combining st…
News & Stories3 min
On the Job With LP Construction Service Manager Scott Johnson
Today, we're joining Scott Johnson, Construction Service Manager at LP Building Solutions, for a day on the job. Johnson's primary role is …
Business Advice3 min
What Architects Need to Know About the Latest LP® FlameBlock® OSB Evaluated Assemblies
Finding the proper fire-resistance-rated OSB assembly that meets code compliance and a building's structural requirements can be tricky. Th…
Business Advice4 min
Fire-rated Sheathing Installation: Soffit & Eave Details
When it comes to how to install fire-rated OSB sheathing, ensuring the soffit and eave details are aligned with code requirements can be a …
News & Stories4 min
How is the Past Impacting the Future of the Building Industry?
As a leader in building solutions, LP Structural Solutions is consistently moving in the direction of greater resiliency. Each innovative b…