LP Building Solutions Announces Environmental Product Declarations for Entire LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding Portfolio
LP Building Solutions has announced that its entire LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding product portfolio is now officially carbon negative. This designation was confirmed through environmental product declarations (EPDs) validated by ASTM International in 2023. The products store more carbon than they emit throughout their life cycle, contributing to reduced atmospheric carbon levels.
The LP® SmartSide® portfolio is known for its durability, ease of installation, and aesthetic qualities. The wood-based nature of the products and LP's manufacturing practices result in significantly lower emissions compared to non-wood cladding options. This achievement reinforces LP's commitment to creating sustainable building solutions that are both resilient and efficient to install.
LP Building Solutions ha annunciato che l'intero portafoglio di prodotti LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding è ora ufficialmente carbone negativo. Questa designazione è stata confermata attraverso dichiarazioni di prodotto ambientale (EPD) validate da ASTM International nel 2023. I prodotti immagazzinano più carbonio di quanto ne emettano nel loro ciclo di vita, contribuendo a ridurre i livelli di carbonio atmosferico.
Il portafoglio LP® SmartSide® è conosciuto per la sua durabilità, facilità di installazione e qualità estetiche. La natura a base di legno dei prodotti e le pratiche di produzione di LP risultano in emissioni significativamente più basse rispetto a opzioni di rivestimento non in legno. Questo traguardo rafforza l'impegno di LP nella creazione di soluzioni edilizie sostenibili che siano sia resilienti che efficienti da installare.
LP Building Solutions ha anunciado que su cartera completa de productos LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding ahora es oficialmente carbono negativo. Esta designación fue confirmada a través de declaraciones de productos ambientales (EPD) validadas por ASTM International en 2023. Los productos almacenan más carbono del que emiten a lo largo de su ciclo de vida, contribuyendo a reducir los niveles de carbono en la atmósfera.
La cartera LP® SmartSide® es conocida por su durabilidad, facilidad de instalación y cualidades estéticas. La naturaleza basada en madera de los productos y las prácticas de fabricación de LP resultan en emisiones significativamente más bajas en comparación con opciones de revestimiento no de madera. Este logro refuerza el compromiso de LP en la creación de soluciones de construcción sostenibles que sean tanto resilientes como eficientes de instalar.
LP 빌딩 솔루션은 LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding 제품 포트폴리오 전체가 이제 공식적으로 탄소 음성이라고 발표했습니다. 이 지위는 2023년 ASTM International에 의해 검증된 환경 제품 선언서(EPD)를 통해 확인되었습니다. 이 제품들은 생애주기 동안 배출하는 탄소보다 더 많은 탄소를 저장하여 대기 중 탄소 수치를 줄이는 데 기여합니다.
LP® SmartSide® 포트폴리오는 내구성, 설치 용이성 및 미적 품질로 잘 알려져 있습니다. 제품의 목재 기반 특성과 LP의 제조 관행은 비목재 클래딩 옵션에 비해 상당히 낮은 배출량을 기록합니다. 이 성과는 LP의 지속 가능한 건축 솔루션을 창출하려는 헌신을 강화합니다. 이 솔루션은 모두 견고하고 설치하는 데 효율적입니다.
LP Building Solutions a annoncé que l'ensemble de son portefeuille de produits LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding est désormais officiellement carbone négatif. Cette désignation a été confirmée par des déclarations de produit environnemental (EPD) validées par l'ASTM International en 2023. Les produits stockent plus de carbone qu'ils n'en émettent tout au long de leur cycle de vie, contribuant ainsi à réduire les niveaux de carbone atmosphérique.
Le portefeuille LP® SmartSide® est connu pour sa durabilité, sa facilité d'installation et ses qualités esthétiques. La nature à base de bois des produits et les pratiques de fabrication de LP entraînent des émissions significativement plus faibles par rapport aux options de revêtement non en bois. Ce succès renforce l'engagement de LP à créer des solutions de construction durables qui sont à la fois résilientes et efficaces à installer.
LP Building Solutions hat bekannt gegeben, dass das gesamte Produktportfolio LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding nun offiziell kohlenstoffnegativ ist. Diese Auszeichnung wurde durch Umweltproduktdeklarationen (EPD), die 2023 von ASTM International validiert wurden, bestätigt. Die Produkte speichern mehr Kohlenstoff, als sie während ihres Lebenszyklus emittieren, was zu reduzierten Kohlenstoffkonzentrationen in der Atmosphäre beiträgt.
Das Portfolio LP® SmartSide® ist bekannt für seine Haltbarkeit, einfache Installation und ästhetischen Qualitäten. Die holzbasierten Eigenschaften der Produkte und die Herstellungsverfahren von LP führen zu deutlich niedrigeren Emissionen im Vergleich zu nicht-holzbasierten Verkleidungsoptionen. Dieser Erfolg verstärkt LPs Engagement für die Schaffung nachhaltiger Bautlösungen, die sowohl widerstandsfähig als auch effizient zu installieren sind.
- Entire LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding portfolio officially designated as carbon negative
- Products store more carbon than they emit throughout their life cycle
- Lower emissions compared to various non-wood cladding options
- Durability of products minimizes need for frequent replacements, reducing waste
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The announcement of carbon-negative Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for LP's SmartSide Trim & Siding portfolio is a significant milestone in the construction industry. This designation, validated by ASTM International, demonstrates LP's commitment to sustainable building practices. The carbon-negative status means these products sequester more carbon than they emit throughout their lifecycle, offering a net positive impact on the environment.
From a sustainability perspective, this achievement sets LP apart in the market. The wood-based nature of their products, combined with efficient manufacturing processes, results in lower emissions compared to non-wood cladding alternatives. This aligns with growing consumer and regulatory demands for eco-friendly building materials. The durability of SmartSide products further enhances their sustainability profile by reducing replacement frequency and overall waste.
For investors, this development positions LP favorably in the
LP's announcement of carbon-negative EPDs for their entire SmartSide Trim & Siding portfolio is a strategic move that could significantly impact their market position. This certification differentiates LP in the highly competitive building materials sector, potentially attracting environmentally conscious builders and homeowners.
The durability and ease of installation of SmartSide products, combined with their new environmental credentials, create a compelling value proposition. This could lead to increased market share and potentially higher profit margins. The carbon-negative status may also open doors to new markets, particularly in regions with stringent environmental building codes.
Investors should note that this development aligns with the growing trend of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing. Companies with strong environmental credentials often enjoy lower cost of capital and better long-term financial performance. However, it's important to monitor how this translates into tangible financial benefits for LP, such as revenue growth or improved profitability, in the coming quarters.
LP® SmartSide® products are carbon negative, building on their legacy of innovation, durability and performance
LP® SmartSide® products are carbon negative, building on their legacy of innovation, durability and performance. (Photo: Business Wire)
In 2023, environmental product declarations (EPDs) for LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding and LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding were developed and subsequently validated by ASTM International. These EPDs confirmed that the products store more carbon than they emit throughout their life cycle, resulting in a carbon-negative designation.
The LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding portfolio is widely regarded by builders and homeowners for its durability, ease of installation and aesthetic qualities. The products in the portfolio are manufactured using processes and materials that contribute to significantly lower emissions compared to various non-wood cladding options.
“Our commitment to innovation has consistently led to the development of products that are sustainable, resilient and efficient to install,” said LP Director of Sustainability and Public Policy Jenni Galiotto. “The wood-based nature of our products, combined with our manufacturing practices, underscores LP’s role in creating sustainable building solutions.”
EPDs offer detailed insights into the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle—from raw material sourcing to end-of-life. To achieve the carbon-negative status, LP conducted life-cycle assessments and developed EPDs according to internationally recognized standards, including those set by the International Organization for Standardization, by accounting for all energy and materials required from production through to disposal. The results were independently validated by ASTM International.
The LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding portfolio captures and retains carbon originally stored in trees throughout the products’ lifespans. This contributes to reduced atmospheric carbon levels and adds long-term value for customers. Additionally, the durability of LP® SmartSide® products minimizes the need for frequent replacements, leading to reduced waste overall. By taking a holistic approach to sustainability, the LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding portfolio sets a new standard for environmental performance and product longevity.
Learn more about the LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding portfolio by visiting LPCorp.com.
About LP Building Solutions
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® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and oriented strand board (OSB). 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
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Emily O’Connor
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Source: LP Building Solutions
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