NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Products, a North American manufacturer of a broad range of Engineered Wood Products (EWP), is pleased to announce the launch of LP(R) SolidStart(TM) EWP in the United Kingdom and Eire.

The LP SolidStart family, which includes Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL), Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), I-Joists and Rim Board, delivers real advantages in terms of quality, consistency, durability, strength and ease of installation. Because these products are available in longer lengths than traditional timber, they offer greater design flexibility, faster installation and less waste. What's more, they're created to work together to form an unbeatable building system.

LP SolidStart EWP has a broad range of certifications, including the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC(TM)) and the Sustainable Forest Industry (SFI(R)) Chain of Custody featuring BBA Agrement and BM TRADA Q-Mark product approvals, plus the International Fire Consultants, Ltd. (IFC) fire assessment.

    
    The following products are now available for UK distribution:

    - LP(R) SolidStart(TM) Rim Board has a high vertical load capacity that
      suits it perfectly for multi-storey applications, and it features
      weather-resistant coating on all six faces, making it ideal for 
      construction in the harsh UK climate. Additionally, LP SolidStart Rim 
      Board comes in long lengths and is available in a variety of depths, 
      metric or imperial.

    - LP(R) SolidStart(TM) LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) features
      weather-resistant coating on 6 faces for improved water-shedding
      capabilities. Available in thicknesses up to 178 mm for one-piece end
      sections, it eliminates nailing or bolting multiple pieces together and 
      is uniform and lightweight at only 573 kg/cubic meter, which makes for 
      safer and easier handling.

    - LP(R) SolidStart(TM) I-Joists come in pre-cut stock lengths, and 38 mm
      knockouts are available without a price premium. LP SolidStart I-Joists 
      come in two simple series with 63 mm and 89 mm flanges for improved 
      performance, plus a new 225 mm depth to perfectly match UK block work 
      and EU Glu-lam beams.

    - LP(R) SolidStart(TM) Software estimating and design software is
      available free for LP dealers. LP SolidStart EWP products are included 
      in the MiTek(R) WoodEngine(R) version, which also offers complete UK 
      layout.

This July, LP Building Products will launch a new website at www.lpcorp.com/UK, which will address the specific building needs and considerations of the UK. For more information, or to discuss becoming an LP stockist or distributor, please phone or email Al Huber with LP Building Products at Al.Huber@LPcorp.com or (+1-615-719-1132).

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (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. Visit LP's Web site at www.lpcorp.com for additional information on the company.