Products
New Building Envelope Products for Spring 2026
Our picks in this hardworking category include a curtain wall system, stone veneer, and 'cool' recycled-content roof tiles.
All photos courtesy the manufacturers
Terrain
Pure + Freeform’s corrugated aluminum panel features a hidden interlocking fastener system, for a seamless look and easy installation. The 16"-wide panels are made from at least 20% post-consumer recycled content. Terrain is offered in an array of profiles and finishes.
purefreeform.com
Lighted Blades
This illuminated facade screen reduces sun exposure by day and provides a visual statement at night. The face of each Lighted Blade is studded with LEDs that can be tuned to millions of different color combinations. Construction Specialties offers the collection in lengths of up to 16' with a standard depth of 12".
c-sgroup.com
ConcreteBoard
This fiber-cement cladding solution mimics the look of weathered concrete. ConcreteBoard is fire- and rot-resistant, and includes an integrated rainscreen system. It does not require sealing, staining, or mortar. Each panel is composed of boards arranged in staggered rows.
nichiha.com
InsulTech
InsulTech is a concrete masonry system embedded with EPS insulation, air barriers, and drainage planes. The blocks are available in two heights, 8" and 6", with varied depths. The face of each unit is a water-resistant veneer available in myriad colors and textures.
echelonmasonry.com
Alucolux
Alucolux is a noncombustible and fully recyclable flat aluminum panel suitable for interior and exterior cladding. It is flexible and can be applied to curved surfaces or formed into intricate shapes. The panels, 24" and 36" wide, are pre-coated in eight standard colors.
3acompositesusa.com
GoldSeal
Sto’s fluid-applied and vapor-permeable air and water barrier is engineered for harsh conditions. GoldSeal performs well across various substrates, contains a low number of VOCs, and is isocyanate free. It dries in one hour, cures in under 12, and can be applied in temperatures as low as 20°F.
stocorp.com
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Salt Flat
Westlake has added a new colorway to its Cobble Field stone-veneer line. Salt Flat (shown) melds warm whites and light grays with a mica overlay. The panels are available in heights ranging from 2" to 8", with lengths of 4" to 20".
westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com
Cool Roof
Brava’s Cool Roof tiles utilize solar reflectance and thermal emittance to reduce heat absorption. The synthetic collection, manufactured from recycled materials, meets the demands of California’s Title 24 and 31 energy-efficiency codes. Offerings include barrel, slate, and shake profiles.
bravarooftile.com
1600UT SS
The 1600UT SS is a thermally broken curtain wall system that can achieve an overall U factor as low as 0.29. It features concealed fasteners and screw spline fabrication, which help to facilitate a monolithic look and straightforward installation. The system’s standard depth is 7¾".
kawneer.com
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