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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

For about a century, architects and builders have used gypsum panels in wall assemblies to meet the criteria for 1- and 2-hour fire-resista…

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…

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…

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 …

News & Stories3 min
Sustainable Construction with LP Building Solutions

As homeowners become increasingly dedicated to sustainable solutions for their homes, building professionals must also respond by improving…

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

Fire-rated sheathing, such as LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, has been proven to slow the spread of fla…

Industry Trends6 min
Rebuilding Your Property After Disaster | LP Building Solutions

Billion-dollar weather disasters have more than doubled in frequency since 1980. With the increase in hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and …

News & Stories6 min
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding: Part of a WUI-Compliant Solution

Each year since 2000, an average of over 70,000 wildfires have led to the destruction of about 6.9 million acres, a number more than double…