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Taping in Tricky Areas
No matter the product you're installing, proper technique and a few useful hints help ensure the product performs well for years to come. A…
Inspiration5 min
How to Choose Trim & Siding Widths
Have you ever been particularly enamored by one house and rather ambivalent toward another-even though they look practically the same? One …
Industry Trends5 min
Sub-Floor for Heavy Tile Installation: Sub-Floor Materials for Tile
Many of the most popular floor trends in new home construction and remodeling are heavy porcelain, ceramic and stone floor tile. While thes…
Business Advice6 min
How to Install Insulation Sheathing with LP® NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing
New to the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio, LP® NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing is a …
Business Advice5 min
Second Floor Sub-Flooring: Choosing the Right Sub-Floor for Second Stories
Few things are more downright frustrating than a tattletale squeaky floor-especially irksome squeaks that come from the floor above. For ho…
Industry Trends5 min
Best Practices for Installing Engineered Wood Siding with Brick
Siding is often a top contender for homeowners looking for ways to refresh their brick exterior or expand their home—and they are looking t…
Business Advice5 min
How Should Radiant Barrier Be Installed?
In any home, heat and moisture play a role during construction and long after. LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrie…
Business Advice3 min
Get The Most From Your Trim & Siding Warranty
One of the biggest frustrations facing builders and homeowners alike is finding out a minor discrepancy in installation has triggered an ex…
Business Advice5 min
When to Use Insulated OSB Sheathing
There are many insulation options available, including traditional batting, cellulose, fiberglass and mineral wool. While building codes ty…
Business Advice3 min
How to Install Board and Batten Style Siding
The board and batten style has become increasingly popular among homeowners looking for exterior home upgrades. As demand increases, it's i…
Business Advice4 min
Best Practices for Standing Seam Metal Roofs
While many homeowners are choosing the durable-looking aesthetic of metal roofing materials, choosing the proper type is critical. Among th…
Business Advice4 min
Advice from the Pros: Building with LP® SmartSide® Accessories
When it comes to installing lap siding many pros rely on one of the most durable siding solutions on the market, LP® SmartSi…
Business Advice3 min
Installation Advice: Should Wall Sheathing Overlap Foundation?
Whether most of your construction projects use engineered wood, plywood or OSB, proper wall sheathing installation helps protect the home f…