Vendor Spotlight LP Building Solutions continues to address labor issues through developing new products that install faster, including LP SmartSide Trim & Siding.
In praise of durable siding SAVING TIME AND INCRE ASING EFFICIENCY AMID INDUSTRY CHALLENGES By Cameron Bailey, LP SmartSide Senior Corporate Brand Manager
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For example, LP recently partnered with RSMeans, an industry leader in construction cost estimates, to conduct a third-party study to test LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding. The siding comes in 16-foot lengths (versus the 12-foot industry standard) and weighs 45% less than fiber cement. The study found that these prefinished engineered wood siding products helped to reduce the build cycle, resulting in a 36% faster installation than fiber cement products. What this means in terms of labor savings is that builders can finish three siding projects with LP SmartSide ExpertFinish products in the time it takes to complete two jobs with fiber cement products. So what’s the takeaway? LP’s proven siding solutions can provide enhanced efficiency, easier installation and longer-lasting performance. LP SmartSide products also require fewer tools to install and provide a durable exterior that helps withstand the passage of time.
Addressing Critical Industry Issues
ith the current state of the building industry As mentioned, supply chain disruptions and labor and the challenges that come with it, builders shortages amid COVID-19 have left construction are looking for ways to make up for project companies with weaker productivity and bottom lines. delays through increased jobsite efficiency. Meanwhile, the demand for renovations and new Many are planning way ahead, shifting schedules, and evolving builds has only increased. These ingredients create a their business models to adapt to things like supply issues and perfect storm for labor issues. lack of skilled labor. While transitioning to a new Beyond addressing labor challenges siding material can be intimidating and takes training, with a more efficient siding material, LP LP’s proven selecting a siding option with more durability and provides the technology to help ensure siding solutions workability can help save a considerable amount of builders have digital resources to help get time on installation. the job done right…and on time. LP crecan provide While maintaining a tidy worksite, completing a ated LP Remodeler’s Edge as a rewards enhanced quick installation, and executing a fast clean-up can and online hub for LP SmartSide efficiency, easier program seem like tall orders, there’s a siding solution out there remodeling contractors. LP SkillBuilder installation and that can address all of these issues. is a free, comprehensive digital resource longer-lasting LP Building Solutions (LP) has helped allow builders featuring LP SmartSide courses. Recently, to streamline the installation process by manufacturing LP also added 27 Spanish training videos. performance. a siding product with longer-lasting durability in mind. With more builders going online for anLP SmartSide Trim & Siding is a suite of engineered swers, these exclusive tools can help give wood products that includes siding, trim, soffit, fascia, and accesthem a leg up before the project begins. sories that, together, can lead to labor savings. Selecting the right siding option and utilizing the But how can builders trust these types of claims without ever resources available can help lay the foundation to help having used the product? Beyond word-of-mouth, manufacturers are save on labor and help give builders and homeowners increasingly investing in third-party studies to prove product benefits. confidence in their homes.
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