Do You Live In One of the Top 5 States With the Most Hail Damage?

Where there's a thunderstorm, there is often hail - and where hail falls, there is usually property damage. In the United States, hailstorm…

Renovation9 min

Tips to Create a Home Office You'll Want to Work In

With nearly 40% of American workers currently working from home at least part of the time, the home office has become a necessity rather th…

Is Our Freeze/Thaw Winter Damaging Your Home’s Siding?

This winter, many U.S. and Canadian cities have experienced record low temperatures followed by unexpected warm-ups. This cycle of freezing…

Get a Better Building Envelope with Engineered Wood Siding

In the age of sustainability, there is heightened interest from architects, builders and homeowners to find ways to create more energy-effi…

Industry Trends5 min

2018 Housing Forecast: Steady Year Ahead

As we kick off 2018, builders, architects and product manufacturers are making their predictions and looking for new opportunities in the y…

Business Advice6 min

5 Big Benefits Our Manufacturer’s Warranty Brings Your Business

LP^® SmartSide^® trim and siding products are backed by one of the most competitive warranties on the market, t…

How to Recognize Hidden Signs of Storm Damage

While some storm damage is obvious - like missing shingles or a tree limb that has fallen on the roof - other damage is more subtle. Even i…

Outdoor Living6 min

Top 5 Outdoor Living Trend Predictions for 2018

Now that the ball has dropped and we’re faced with several more weeks of cold weather, many of us need something to look forward to – like …

Maintenance5 min

The Powerful Force That Damages Siding in Winter & What You Can Do About It

Most siding materials perform well in optimal conditions, but the true test comes when strong winds blow and temperatures fluctuate above a…