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homeowners5 minWhat's the Value of a Warranty?

Warranties are everywhere, from small consumer products to commercial machinery and everything in between. Sometimes it feels like you need a law degree to understand the terms of a warranty.

Business Solutions

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Q&A: How Home Orientation Impacts Continuous Insulation

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to building an energy-efficient home for your clients and the many nuances that change with each bu…

Resiliency Solutions

5 min
HOW A RADIANT BARRIER CAN IMPROVE BURIED DUCT PERFORMANCE

One of the questions LP® Building Solutions gets from builders often is about burying ducts in attic insulation and whether …

Maintenance7 min
What Should Homeowners Prioritize in a Build?

Whether it's a new phone, clothes, or a family car, today we’re often resigned to the fact that the new things we own won’t last forever. H…

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Sustainability Solutions

8 min
How to Drive Effective Communication and Collaboration on the Jobsite

Every jobsite has a ton of moving parts, from product shipments, supplies, and schedules to subcontractors and homeowners. It’s no wonder t…

Sustainability Solutions

6 min
Carbon Negative, Future Positive: LP® Structural Solutions Portfolio Releases Environmental Product Declarations

In an era where environmental responsibility is paramount, we are proud to announce a remarkable achievement: the LP® Struct…

Sustainability Solutions

8 min
Why Build With Carbon Negative Building Materials?

At LP Building Solutions, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing the best construction materials for your builds. We work with …

Industry Trends7 min
Tighter Lot Sizes Focus More Attention on Fire Separation Distance

It’s no secret that many developers, architects and builders are reducing lot size as one way to hold down housing costs and maintain profi…

Resiliency Solutions

5 min
Is OSB Waterproof?

The short answer is no, but the real question is: how does rain and water affect oriented strand board (OSB)? Let’s dig into the details of…

Resiliency Solutions

6 min
Risk Factor® Wind Factor: Calculating Wind Risk in Construction

More than half of the U.S. faces the threat of excessive and damaging winds for most of the year. Whether it’s hurricane season, tornado we…

Business Advice7 min
How to Build Your Construction Team

Labor shortages in the construction industry have presented a major challenge for builders in recent years. Consequently, the fallout has b…

News & Stories8 min
Specifying 1-Hour and 2-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Wall Assemblies

For about a century, architects and builders have used gypsum panels in wall assemblies to meet the criteria for 1- and 2-hour fire-resista…

Industry Trends5 min
Beyond the Jobsite: How to Contribute to the Building Industry

Builders know their work and understand the best methods of construction and timelines, yet many find it challenging to figure out how to a…