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In conjunction with the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the LP® SmartSide® brand, LP continues to honor the hardworking women and men who make and sell our robust, performance-driven engineered wood siding options. Today we feature Jimmy Pardue, another employee who has contributed to two decades of success.
Short-Term Rental Trends Affect Housing and Renovation Availability and Affordability

The rising popularity of short-term rental services from popular sites like Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway are increasingly impacting the housin…

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How to Save Money on Expensive Fiber Cement Cutting Tools

If you're a contractor, you know that working with fiber cement siding requires expensive tools. Save yourself time and money by choosing t…

Tested Extreme: New LP Legacy® Sub-Floor Survives Waterfall, Raging River

In a remote rainforest north of Vancouver, LP product experts and two of the world’s leading kayakers embarked on the ultimate testing miss…

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LP® SmartSide® Siding Selected as Preferred Engineered Wood Siding Brand for Remodeling

Earlier this month, Remodeling Magazine released its 2017 Brand Leader list which highlights the top brands in 54 product categories that a…

Why LP® SmartSide® Siding is the Smart Choice for Your Climate Zone

A busy summer storm season around the U.S. has tested the durability of numerous types of building materials used in residential and commer…

Six Outdoor Living Trends with a High Return on Investment

Data shows that homeowners are looking to get more out of their outdoor living spaces and are seeking layouts designed for multi-season enj…

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How Dealers Can Work With Brand Partners to Bolster Marketing Efforts

As the housing market continues on an upswing, industry professionals should develop a sound marketing plan to ensure they can tackle as mu…

Finishing Touches: Complement Siding With Matching LP® SmartSide® Soffit Panels

What’s the perfect finishing touch for a home sided with LP® SmartSide® Trim and Siding? LP SmartSide Soffit,…

Helpful Hints for Builders to Market Themselves

In today's competitive landscape, builders need to have a sound marketing strategy in place to showcase their value to homeowners. Buyers a…

AIA Advocates for Tighter Building Code Regulations in Wake of Hurricanes

Earlier this month, the American Institute of Architects released a statement urging policymakers to reject any weakening of U.S. building …

Contractor’s Corner: renovationPLUS in Carmel, Indiana

As a design-build remodeling contractor, renovationPLUS is heavily involved in complete exterior renovations. We have focused solely on ins…

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Termite-Resistant Building Products Can Bring Added Value to Your Business

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, termite infestations impact more than 600,000 homes each year in the United States, causin…