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LP Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of LP SmartSide
This year, LP Building Solutions will celebrate the 20th anniversary of LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding. In 20 y…
Maintenance3 min
Did You Know? The LP® SmartSide® Limited Warranty Beats Competitors by 20 Years
As a builder, you have many options when it comes to which siding material to install on new construction projects. It's a crucial decision…
News & Stories7 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Fisher Barns
LP® Outdoor Building Solutions® is proud to be a preferred materials supplier for Fisher Barns, located in Ab…
Did You Know? What Makes LP® SmartSide® Products So Easy to Work With
Everyone wants to work faster and smarter – not harder. LP® SmartSide® engineered wood siding products can he…
Inspiration8 min
[VIDEO] LP® SmartSide® House Trim: Tough, Beautiful and in a Class by Itself
Exterior house trim can make or break a home. It can either look beautiful for many years to come, or break down and cause damage around wi…
News & Stories6 min
International Builders’ Show 2017
We had a fantastic time at the 2017 International Builders' Show earlier this month in sunny Orlando, Florida! This year at the show, we de…
Inspiration3 min
Why Knots in Traditional Wood Siding are a Nightmare
Softwood species such as cedar, pine, fir and spruce are frequent choices for homes with traditional exterior wood siding and fencing. Ther…
Curb Appeal12 min
How Style & Time Period of a Home Should Influence Exterior Colors
It can be tough to know where to start when choosing exterior house colors for your home. Choosing exterior colors is different from choosi…
Renovation6 min
Paint Colors for Doors
While some homeowners prefer a traditional stained wood door, there are benefits to choosing a painted door. Paint-grade wood is significan…
News & Stories
[VIDEO] On the Job with Pyatt Builders
Todd Pyatt, President of Pyatt Builders, acknowledges that his company is very selective about the materials used in the construction of it…
News & Stories7 min
[VIDEO] Shed Builder Spotlight: Woodtex
Of the four product lines built by Woodtex, a manufacturer based in Brentwood, TN, storage sheds are its biggest seller. Woodtex has been b…
Business Advice7 min
Putting It In Perspective: LP® SmartSide® House Trim vs. MiraTEC® Trim
Recently a competitor that also produces engineered wood house trim completed a study which led to the statement that LP® Sm…
Why You Can Believe in LP® SmartSide®, Part 6: Sustainability
At LP, we understand that sustainability is a significant concern for many builders, contractors and homeowners. Sustainability is a priori…