The latest in exterior, housewrap, and structural products from James Hardie, LP Building Solutions, Huber Engineered Woods, and more.
While function and aesthetics remain at the forefront of importance for exterior products, manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing weather resistance and environmental performance. With frequent extreme weather events, homeowners require products that will make them feel safe and secure with little to no maintenance required. Manufacturers are also providing environmentally friendly options through solar shingle roofing tiles, low global warming potential insulation, and upcycled rice hull panels suitable for all exterior applications. Pergola options are expanding as homeowners continue to desire outdoor living areas, and decking manufacturers are offering deck-board cladding to provide options for homeowners willing to experiment with the exterior aesthetics of their homes.
James Hardie
The Hardie Architectural Collection offers a modern, integrated solution of five Hardie Architectural Panels in a variety of bespoke textures and 14 metal Hardie Architectural trims. The Hardie Architectural Panels are made with Hardie fiber cement technology, which delivers a low-maintenance, noncombustible, and weather-resilient product. The panels, James Hardie’s most significant expansion beyond wood-look exteriors, provide builders with improved installation efficiency compared with traditional building materials. jameshardie.com
Modern Mill
ACRE from Modern Mill is a sustainable alternative building material made from upcycled rice hulls. The product offers the aesthetic appeal and warmth of wood without sacrificing performance or durability, according to the manufacturer. Modern Mill says ACRE, naturally resistant to shrinking and swelling common in most wood products, will not rot, crack, or splinter and resists pests, decay, and climate impact. ACRE products—sheets, trim boards, decking, siding, and millwork—can be stained, painted, or printed on and can be cut and milled without specialty tools. modern-mill.com
MoistureShield
MoistureShield’s Vision and Meridian decking lines now are approved for use as cladding. MoistureShield Cladding offers a durable, low-maintenance finish that resembles rich and natural hardwoods. Featuring MoistureShield’s proprietary Solid Core manufacturing process, the cladding is protected against moisture absorption, warping, rotting, and damage from insects on all four sides. The cladding is available in nine color options, and features Vision DiamondDefense coating or TruTexture Surface finish options. moistureshield.com
DuPont
DuPont Performance Building Solutions introduced a reduced global warming potential (GWP) and reduced embodied carbon formulation of Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Rigid Foam Insulation. The grey XPS foam’s closed-cell structure gives the product strong thermal performance and moisture resistance and enables it to retain a high, long-term R-value of R-5 per inch even after exposure to standing water and other damp conditions. The product is durable and easy to install, making it ideal for use with slab foundations and interior or exterior below-grade walls. dupont.com
LP Building Solutions
LP NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing is dual-layered and designed to protect structures against heat loss and gain. One inch of XPS foam and 7/16 inch of OSB are bonded together to create an insulated wall panel that is easy to install and can be handled, cut, and drilled like OSB, delivering an R-value of R-5 per inch of thickness. Specifying and installing LP NovaCore sheathing helps builders achieve LEED, Energy Star, and Green Building Standard certifications. The product can be installed vertically and horizontally, provided that all panel edges are properly supported. lpcorp.com
Trex
Trex Privacy, one of three additions to the Trex Pergola Collection, is a series of low-maintenance aluminum privacy wall panels offered in both permanent and moveable options in multiple patterns and powder coat color choices. Trex Shade is a collection of designer aluminum shade panels available in patterns and powder coat colors to match any outdoor structure. The Trex Pergola Retreat is a free-standing aluminum pergola featuring an open rafter design. trex.com
