Durability, weather resistance, and ease of installation once again rank highly among exterior and structural products. At the same time, manufacturers continue to place an emphasis on the curb appeal and aesthetic appearance of installed products. Below are eight products canvassing the exterior of a home, from the roof to the deck.
CertainTeed
CertainTeed’s Urban Reserve siding is manufactured from high-tensile strength aluminum at a 0.027-inch thickness. The siding will not rust or rot and is resistant to extreme cold, heat, rain, fire, and ultraviolet exposure. The aluminum siding is coated with a proprietary two-coat system that includes a baked-on corrosion inhibitor to ensure long-lasting performance. certainteed.com
Typar
Typar’s Clear Acrylic Flashing tape was designed with emerging building code changes in mind. The product allows better visibility of the nail and screw fin patterns on windows during installations and inspections. The transparency of the product is achieved with the manufacturer’s advanced acrylic adhesive that is waterproof, self-healing, and able to be applied in temperatures down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. typar.com
IG Railing
IG Switch Frameless Glass Railing leverages advanced polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology to allow users to toggle between opaque white with 88% privacy to 88% visual light transmission. The glass is designed to block 99% of harmful ultraviolet rays in its opaque white setting. The PDLC interlayer has a 50,000-hour estimated life cycle. igrailing.com
PWT
PWT Treated Laminated Veneer Lumber offers superior strength and uniformity, according to the manufacturer. Utilizing TRU-CORE technology, a heat press system evenly distributes treatment chemicals throughout the wood for lasting durability. The process creates a product that is protected against damage caused by fungal rot, decay, and wood-destroying insects. pwtewp.com
Trex
Trex RainEscape Clean-Edge Butyl Tape employs a network of troughs and downspouts that captures and diverts water away from the deck to create dry, usable space while protecting the foundation from moisture penetration. The 4-inch-wide, self-adhesive, waterproof tape is applied after the system’s troughs are installed and used to create a watertight seal between the trough overlaps. trex.com
LP Building Solutions
LP SmartSide Nickel Gap siding, available in a cedar finish option, features a unique locking flange that provides a flush surface. The flange allows installers to conceal fasteners and ensure a contemporary design appearance. The siding can be installed vertically or horizontally and features an 8-inch nominal width with a 7-inch reveal. lpcorp.com
Westlake Royal Building Products
Dryroll is a universal ridge vent and weather block designed to safeguard the roof from the elements. With its rollable installation and equipped with butyl strips, Dryroll seals the ridge and hip areas of the roof, repelling wind-driven rain and snow while also providing superior airflow and attic ventilation with 15.6 square inches of ventilation per linear foot. westlakeroyalroofing.com
James Hardie
James Hardie is introducing new features and benefits to its stucco and nature-inspired Architectural Panel product line, which features primed panels with a thickness of 5/16 inches. The panels can be installed horizontally or vertically and feature variety textures to hide finish nails. The line is available in three rectangular panel sizes. jameshardie.com
