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Building envelope products that are efficient and easy to install

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The following residential envelope offerings not only excel in design or performance but also pay attention to the ease of installation—from below-grade applications to adaptable walls and efficient assemblies.

Tailored polyso insulation by Rmax
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Rmax Below Grade
Rmax

Sika Corporation’s Rmax tailored polyiso insulation is suited for below-grade use to make installation easier and better, while incorporating a durable, water-resistant facer onto the closed-cell foam core.

ThermoPLY is a high-performance structural sheathing panel
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ThermoPLY
OX Engineered Products

ThermoPLY is a high-performance structural sheathing panel with a built-in air- and water-resistive barrier, eliminating the need for housewrap and accelerating installation.

Brava's Cool Roof Tiles are designed to reduce heat transfer
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Cool Roof Tiles
Brava Roof Tile

Brava’s Cool Roof Tiles are designed to reduce heat transfer and indoor temperatures while meeting Tile 24 and Title 31 standards in a range of design styles.

DuPont ArmorWall System is a 5-in-1 wall solution
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DuPont ArmorWall System
DuPont Performance Building Solutions

The ArmorWall System is a 5-in-1 exterior wall solution, integrating structural sheathing, fire resistance, continuous air- and water-resistive barriers, and continuous insulation.

Kooltherm K100 insulation is one of the thinnest profiles on the market
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Kooltherm K100
Kingspan Insulation North America

This insulation offers one of the thinnest profiles on the market, helping to maximize space without compromising on thermal performance.

reSAWN Timber's MICHAUX is a thermally modified North American red oak

MICHAUX
reSAWN Timber

MICHAUX is a thermally modified North American red oak that is completely cultivated and manufactured in Pennsylvania, making it a more sustainable choice for projects in the U.S.

Acrylic flashing by TYPAR
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TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing
TYPAR

This see-through flashing, a winner of AN’s 2025 Best of Products Awards, uses the simple yet effective innovation to speed up code compliance and verify nailing patterns.

terra cotta shingles by Eco Outdoor
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Ambra Shingles
Eco Outdoor

Using terra-cotta with contemporary ceramic techniques, these shingles offer an elegant roof and wall cladding design that can also be used for adaptive walls.

Issaquah Lumber's Cascade Collection is a new custom-milled cladding collection
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Cascade Collection
Issaquah Lumber

This cladding collection is custom-milled and available in different thermally modified woods like Accoya and Thermo Wood. It can be installed with a GRAD, a hidden clip system, for faster installation.

Mitrex's integrated photovoltaic system
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eFacade PRO+
Mitrex

Mitrex’s building-integrated photovoltaic system is now more customizable, allowing complete freedom in dimensions, shapes, and finishes—yet it is still compatible with many ventilated rainscreens, unitized curtain walls, and prefabricated facade assemblies.


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