Backed by Science: University of Maine Puts Sub-Flooring to the Test
All sub-flooring panels undergo some measure of product testing before they’re introduced to the…
Quality Materials Give Veteran Housing an Added Boost
This volunteer-built home in Minnesota offers transitional housing to female veterans.
When it…
What Builders Can Do to Ensure a Solid Hardwood Floor
For most new-construction projects, installation of the hardwood floor falls to a flooring…
OSB Sub-Flooring for Multifamily Applications
Is OSB sub-flooring suitable for low-rise multifamily projects? In short—yes. In most cases, OSB…
Beyond Commodity: Understanding the Options for OSB Sub-Flooring
In years past, many builders may have considered OSB solely as a commodity, and perhaps even an…
Sub-flooring That Can Stand Up to Weather, Moisture—and Sharks
Proof of performance is crucial for builders and contractors considering new products, and the…
Beyond Commodity: Understanding the Options for OSB Sub-Flooring
In years past, many builders may have considered OSB solely as a commodity, and perhaps even an afterthought. But that’s simply no longer the case…
Kelly Harmon
Kelly Harmon is the Senior National Product Manager for OSB and EWP for LP Building Solutions. He is one of LP's most experienced industry and…
Sub-flooring That Can Stand Up to Weather, Moisture—and Sharks
Proof of performance is crucial for builders and contractors considering new products, and the seemingly simple sub-floor is no exception. When…
What’s in Store for Housing in 2019
The new year brings an opportunity to look ahead—to crunch the numbers, predict the trends, and prepare for what’s to come. What does 2019 have in…
Marcelle Lacy
An experienced marketing professional, Marcelle Lacy is the Senior Corporate Brand Manager for LP Building Solutions’ OSB and EWP business. She…
Best Practices for Storing and Handling OSB
OSB sub-flooring products have a long track record of success. Premium products such as…
How to Meet—and Exceed—Customer Expectations By Designing Floors as Systems
You may think of engineered wood products individually—the OSB, the I-Joists, the LVL—but unlike categories such as faucets or light fixtures,…
Improving Floor Performance With a System Approach
Considering all elements of the floor and how they work together can allow for predictable performance and happier homeowners.
Putting It to the Test: New OSB Technology Faces Extreme Testing
To truly test out its new premium sub-floor, LP set up extreme conditions in the depths of the rainforest and recruited extreme athletes for the job.
