Specialty Building Products (SBP), a North American distributor of speciality building materials, has been appointed the sole national distribution partner for LP Building Solutions’ SmartSide Trim & Siding engineered wood cladding range in the US.
The agreement significantly expands SBP’s geographic reach for LP products, giving it coverage of the full SmartSide portfolio. That encompasses trim, siding, soffit, shakes and panels across both primed and ExpertFinish product lines.
For LP, the arrangement is intended to streamline market access for builders, dealers and contractors nationwide.
SBP president and CEO Jeff McLendon said: “Being named LP’s sole national distribution partner for its innovative SmartSide Trim & Siding portfolio reflects the hard work our team has put in to build the kind of service and trust that manufacturers expect.
“This relationship allows us to bring more of LP’s innovative trim and siding products to dealers and retailers across the country, benefiting everyone involved.”
McLendon added that LP gains a stronger route to market, customers benefit from easier access to the product line, and SBP is well placed to capitalise on rising demand for engineered wood siding.
According to SBP, engineered wood siding has become one of the exterior building products market’s fastest-expanding segments, as more builders, remodellers and homeowners seek longer-lasting, lower-maintenance cladding alternatives.
LP has developed its SmartSide range into one of the most recognised brands in the category, underpinned by continued investment in product innovation and manufacturing capacity.
LP chief commercial officer Craig Sichling said: “By expanding its offering of LP SmartSide products, SBP will make it easier for customers across the US to find the materials they want, supported by knowledgeable sales professionals and proven logistics capabilities.”
The LP deal follows another exclusive national distribution agreement for SBP. In July 2026, Trex, a manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and residential railing products, named SBP its sole national distributor partner.
That arrangement built on a relationship spanning more than two decades and is expected to accelerate SBP’s growth in the decking category.
