LP Building Solutions

4 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8 are near to the source of the wood that is used in the products we manufacture,” Henry says. “For example, with our LP SmartSide mills, we typically use aspen, so the mills are usually located in the northeast of the United States or southeast Canada. Our OSB mills are in the southeast too, as well as the northwestern part of Canada.” LP has over 12 million acres of forestry in Canada that are sustainably managed as part of its long-term forest management plans. This is indicative of the focus that the company places on green issues. LP SmartSide products actually store more carbon than the total greenhouse gas emissions released throughout their life cycle – making them better than carbon-neutral; they are carbon-negative. Henry acknowledges, “As a company, we understand that our future depends on the health of our planet. That’s why 100% of the wood delivered to our facilities is managed through our sustainable sourcing program, and in 2019, approximately 4 million trees were planted on land that we manage. We’re not just building for the future; we are promoting forest regeneration and conserving wildlife habitats for the benefit of all generations to come.” LP’s forward-looking approach also extends to the technology it uses. The company continuously pushes the envelope in terms of R&D to find building solutions that meets the needs of its builders and can help provide homes that are safe and secure for people to live in. LP was a pioneer in terms of oriented strand board, or OSB technology, which is a type of engineered wood. They continue to expand and enhance that technology today – having moved into producing flame-retardant material, air and moisture barrier products, premium sub-flooring, and engineered wood siding products. Looking specifically at siding products, LP is proud to offer a product with added durability and workability. The company has invested in LP BUI LDING SOLUT IONS