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5 minIs 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…
Industry Trends5 min
Sub-Floor for Heavy Tile Installation: Sub-Floor Materials for Tile
Many of the most popular floor trends in new home construction and remodeling are heavy porcelain, ceramic and stone floor tile. While thes…
Business Advice5 min
Second Floor Sub-Flooring: Choosing the Right Sub-Floor for Second Stories
Few things are more downright frustrating than a tattletale squeaky floor—especially irksome squeaks that come from the floor above. For ho…
Business Advice5 min
How Does Gorilla Glue Technology® Work?
You know Gorilla Glue® is strong—you likely have a few bottles in your toolbox. What makes Gorilla Glue so famous is among t…
Business Advice5 min
Best Options for Sub-Flooring: LP Legacy® vs. LP® TopNotch® 350
Choosing durable sub-flooring for your projects is crucial to a strong structure and successful build, but finding the right fit for your p…
Business Advice3 min
Building With Safer Materials
Construction work has its safety risks, and how you approach construction safety affects your jobsite. Every day on the jobsite presents si…
Business Advice5 min
Are Premium OSB Products Worth It?
When beginning new construction, many builders start with the mindset of using commodity OSB. But sometimes following a discussion on floor…
Business Advice4 min
Plywood Vs. OSB: Which is Better for Sub-floors?
When it’s time to construct subfloors, you may automatically pick up either plywood or OSB without too much thought. During the COVID-19 pa…
Business Advice3 min
Are All Sub-Floor Adhesives The Same?
Want to reduce callbacks on your construction projects? Well, squeaky floors are one of the most common causes for callbacks, and the most …
Business Advice5 min
Managing Dead Load With the Right Construction Materials
There are several different types of loads that affect a structure. Building code requirements are specified in terms of the minimum loads …
Business Advice5 min
How to Repair Water Damaged Sub-Floor
If not discovered quickly enough, a slow leak caused by a faulty dishwasher, ice maker, shower or another appliance will require extensive …
Business Advice4 min
Basement Sub-Flooring Options
Making a basement a usable living space that people can enjoy starts with the right sub-flooring option. Concrete is hard and uncomfortable…
Business Advice3 min
Shed Construction: Materials Make All the Difference
As sheds continue to be used for much more than storage, durability remains one of the most important considerations for shed builders. No …