LP® SolidStart® LSL Frequently Asked Questions
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General
General
- Will LP SolidStart LSL delaminate when it gets wet?
LP SolidStart LSL is bonded using state-of-the-art MDI resin, which is actually cured by moisture and forms a moisture-resistant bond.
↑ Back to Top- Can I nail LP SolidStart LSL easily with a nail gun?
LP’s SolidStart LSL is a strong, dense product, but yes, you can nail it – either by hand or using a nail gun.
↑ Back to Top- What’s the moisture content of lumber vs. LSL? And why does it matter?
Typically, when lumber is delivered to the jobsite, it has a moisture content of 19%. Over time, it dries into balance with the air moisture in the home, usually about 10%. And as it dries, it shrinks. The lumber will pull away from walls and other members, popping nails along the way, which can cause squeaking, creaking, cracking, out-of-true windows, hard-to-shut doors, and other callback headaches. LP SolidStart LSL is engineered to about 9% moisture content, which means means greater resistance to shrinking, twisting, popping or deforming.
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Yes, like any wood product it will swell when it gets wet. However, LP SolidStart LSL has edge- and end-seal to help keep the moisture out. Additionally, LP SolidStart LSL is manufactured in a steam injection press, which means its moisture content is uniform across the product and is similar to that of the environment in which it will be used.
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No. LP’s SolidStart LSL uses MDI resin which is formaldehyde free. Its emissions are negligible.
↑ Back to Top- Why does LP SolidStart LSL not have the usual “characteristics” found in lumber – like knots, twists, and splits?
Defective strands that don't meet the specifications for use in LP SolidStart LSL are used to power the manufacturing process. The result is a product that's durable and consistent from piece to piece.
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