Green Builder Media Names LP Building Solutions a 2026 Sustainable Brand Leader

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Two LP® products also recognized among the year’s most sustainable building materials

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced it was named Green Builder Media’s 2026 Sustainable Brand Leader in the Structural category. Additionally, LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding and LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB were also named 2026 Sustainable Product of the Year recipients. This award marks LP’s third consecutive year receiving top honors in Green Builder Media’s Brand Index and its fourth year being named a Brand Leader.

“Being named a Sustainable Brand Leader for the fourth time, along with recognition for two of our products, reflects the consistency of our approach to product development and sustainability,” said LP CEO Jason Ringblom. “At LP, we take great pride in developing building solutions that perform over time while promoting environmental stewardship, and it’s meaningful to see our work recognized by industry professionals.”

Green Builder Media’s Brand Index ranks companies based on a weighted average of survey data, market visibility, and sentiment analysis. LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding and LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB were selected for the 2026 Sustainable Product of the Year Awards for their innovation, efficiency, and contributions to resilient, sustainable homes.

LP’s recognition follows a series of sustainability milestones, including Brand Index wins in 2022, 2024, and 2025; multiple Sustainable Product of the Year awards; and its release of nine environmental product declarations verifying the carbon-negative status of its LP SmartSide and LP® Structural Solutions product lines. The company was also named one of IndustryWeek’s 50 Best Manufacturers in 2025, ranking No. 24 among 500 eligible companies.

For over 50 years, LP has promoted sustainability through its forestry practices, manufacturing operations, and community engagement. Learn more about LP’s sustainability initiatives at LPCorp.com/Sustainability.

About LP Building Solutions

As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. LP’s extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP® Structural Solutions (LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier Sheathing, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and LP® Oriented Strand Board. In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 manufacturing facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

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Source: LP Building Solutions