Each year's new products mark an improvement over the last, with new mechanical and technical processes, resilience improvements, innovative technologies and evolving design statements. The following products showcase a few of this year's defining features and innovations across four product categories, including exteriors, interiors, windows and doors, and systems:
IKO
The Nordic collection, IKO’s newest line of heavy-duty laminated performance architectural shingles, uses a polymer-modified asphalt coating to cushion against hail impacts. The manufacturers’ Armourzone system incorporates a 1 ¼-inch nailing surface, with nail positions designed to resist pull-through and shingle blow-off, and its Fastlock sealant strips bond shingles tightly together, protecting against wind and water penetration. iko.com
Legrand
The in-wall Wireless Charger is intended to replace a standard single wall outlet, and is designed for easy installation without the need for new wiring. The charger consists of a sleek external cradle, designed to hold a device to charge, and a Qi-certified charging pad installed flush with the wall. It offers simultaneous charging with multiple access points, including two AC points, one wireless charging pad, and one USB port. Its 3.1A charging capacity is shared between its wireless pad and USB port. legrand.us
NanaWall
The WA67 folding glass wall uses a spacer bar fastening system and proprietary evaporation chamber to successfully mount an extruded aluminum frame to a solid wood core. The aluminum cladding is attached to the door using the back ventilated rainscreen principle, which protects and isolates the cross-grained, triple-laminated wood on the inside. This allows both materials to expand and contract at different rates, avoiding the warping or cracking issues that arise in areas with extremely hot, humid, or cold temperatures. nanawall.com
Lunada Bay Tile
Lunada Bay Tile has introduced a new collection of versatile, large-format glass tiles. The Tomei Modules’ neutral color palette is designed to complement cool and warm color surroundings, and its clean lines and large rectangular shapes are inspired by the geometric shapes in modern architecture. The colors may be used alone or combined in dynamic arrangements. lunadabaytile.com
