NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Feb. 6, 2007 - As the demand for energy efficient housing heats up, how can builders increase efficiency without breaking a sweat? LP® TechShield® radiant barrier sheathing is the answer to helping builders and consumers keep their financial cool. "More and more consumers want energy efficient homes, and LP TechShield panels are one of the best ways to help builders construct more efficient homes at a reasonable cost", said Rusty Carroll, LP's OSB marketing manager.
Installing LP TechShield
During summer months, LP TechShield panels prevent up to 97 percent of the radiant heat in the panel from entering the attic. Since it is installed on the roof just like standard OSB sheathing, LP TechShield panels help builders easily improve energy efficiency without breaking a sweat or increasing labor costs.
Additionally, LP TechShield panel's contribution to a home's energy efficiency can help builders qualify for a $2,000 tax credit per home. But the good news doesn't stop there. Installation of LP TechShield panels may allow you to reduce HVAC system tonnage by 10 to 15 percent, according to an energy modeling analysis conducted by Southface, an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainable homes, workplaces and communities.
LP TechShield panels are good news for homeowners as well. They will enjoy energy savings of up to 20 percent during summer months, increased home comfort and potentially increased resale value. Carroll said, "TechShield can lower attic temperatures up to 30 degrees, reducing the stress on HVAC equipment and lowering utility bills."
LP TechShield panels combine LP OSB with a thin, durable sheet of aluminum laminated to the smooth side of the panel. After lamination, it goes through a patented incising process that creates channels designed to help the panel release the moisture that can occur during construction. LP TechShield panels are available in standard 4 feet by 8 feet widths in thicknesses of 7/16- inch, 15/32-inch, 1/2-inch, 19/32-inch and 23/32-inch. The panels are APA Exposure I rated OSB and come with a 20-year transferable limited warranty which covers the aluminum, OSB substrate and lamination process. See the warranty for complete details. Also applicable as wall sheathing and gable end applications, LP TechShield panels are recommended for residential construction in the South and Western United States.
For more information on LP OSB products including suppliers and quotes, please visit www.lptechshield.com or call 1-888-820-0325.
LP, headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., is a premier supplier of building products, manufacturing innovative, high-quality commodity and specialty products to its retail, wholesale, homebuilding and industrial customers. LP is a registered trademark of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Visit LPs Web site at www.lpcorp.com for additional information on the company.
Contact: Ken Smith, APR
(336) 812-2018
(336) 681-5191 Mobile
ksmith@trone.com
Rusty Carroll
(615) 986-5752
rusty.carroll@lpcorp.com