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News & Stories6 min
Pro Advice on How to Manage the Short- and Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

In the last few months, the world has been completely upended by COVID-19. Construction and building material suppliers have been named "es…

News & Stories5 min
Pro Perspectives & Preparedness for COVID-19

Building industry professionals are in a time of uncertainty when it comes to how COVID-19 will affect their businesses and how to prepare …

Outdoor Living5 min
How to Transform a Backyard Shed to Tackle New Year’s Resolutions

The end of the year is just around the corner, which means so are New Year's resolutions. According to recent research, approximately 60% o…

News & Stories5 min
‘Tis the Season: LP Gives “Shed” an All-New Meaning

In recent years, sheds have become popular for uses beyond practical storage solutions, like a place to put holiday decorations during the …

Business Advice5 min
Tips for Increasing Builder Profit

There are basically two ways builders can boost their bottom lines: lower costs and increased revenue. In a previous blog, we focused on th…

Business Advice5 min
The Difference Between Vapor, Air and Weather-Resistive Barriers

"Do this, not that" is a common saying in the building industry. Controversial techniques for construction, outdated codes and incorrect ap…

Business Advice5 min
A Remodeler’s Perspective: Steps to a Successful Re-side

When James and Stella bought their home in coastal Wilmington, NC, in 2011, the original wood siding was still on the 108-year-old home. Un…

Business Advice6 min
Why It’s Important To “Respect the Spec”

While it's perfectly alright for a jazz musician to improvise, that approach doesn't always work as well in homebuilding. Architects, speci…

Business Advice4 min
Siding That’s a Cut Above

Siding installers use many different brands of circular saws, but their preferred saw may not be as important as the siding material they a…

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…

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…

Balancing Durability and Design in Multifamily Properties

Multifamily projects are aiming to please two groups: residents who want stylish surroundings and property management companies that don’t …