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From siding to roofing, the products used on housing exteriors keep residents safe. Find the latest in exterior technology here.

Texas Hill Coountry Aerial

Photo courtesy of Petersen Aluminum Corporation

Texas Hill Coountry Aerial

Photo courtesy of Petersen Aluminum Corporation

Case Study
Steel Walls and Roofing Boost Efficiency, Add industrial Feel to Texas Ranch
James Hardie Aspyre Artisan House
James Hardie Aspyre Artisan House
Feature Article
24 Outdoor and Exterior Products to Make Your Houses Look, Perform better
University of Maryland Solar Decathlon reACT house
University of Maryland Solar Decathlon reACT house
Feature Article
Solar Decathlon: 6 Sustainable Products in the Team Maryland reACT House
EnergieSprong house

Retrofit in Arnhem, Netherlands. / Photo courtesy of EnergieSprong

EnergieSprong house

Retrofit in Arnhem, Netherlands. / Photo courtesy of EnergieSprong

Product
Rocky Mountain Institute Works Toward Scalable Net-Zero Multifamily Retrofits
Kebony modified wood decking
Kebony modified wood decking
Feature Article
Modified Wood: Technology Meets Nature
Stone wool insulation manufacturer Roxul has announced plans to construct a new production facility on a 130-acre site in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Stone wool insulation manufacturer Roxul has announced plans to construct a new production facility on a 130-acre site in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
News
Roxul to Build Plant in West Virginia
Designed for retrofit situations, Smart Plug is used when roofing installers convert static vents to ridge ventilation. The product is a strong and easy way to patch holes left by pot, slant-back, and turbine vents. Two sizes are available: 8 by 8 inch and 12 by 12 inch.
Designed for retrofit situations, Smart Plug is used when roofing installers convert static vents to ridge ventilation. The product is a strong and easy way to patch holes left by pot, slant-back, and turbine vents. Two sizes are available: 8 by 8 inch and 12 by 12 inch.
Product
QUARRIX Smart Plug
Architectural Mailboxes has launched a series of mailboxes in a range of colors that include tangerine orange, lime green, and electric blue.
Architectural Mailboxes has launched a series of mailboxes in a range of colors that include tangerine orange, lime green, and electric blue.
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Architectural Mailboxes Debuts Colored Mailbox Collection
The maker of the Typar brand of weather protection systems has introduced a new product with an integrated drainage plane.
The maker of the Typar brand of weather protection systems has introduced a new product with an integrated drainage plane.
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Typar Introduces New Housewrap With Integrated Drainage Plane
Caesarstone Attica
Caesarstone Attica
Feature Article
Construction Week Preview: 17 Products to See at IBS and KBIS 2018
Formosa 1140 is a striking West Hollywood, Calif., condo building that cuts a dashing figure. To create a bright and durable exterior, architect Lorcan O’Herlihy, FAIA, chose custom corrugated panels from Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp. in Louisville, Ky.
Formosa 1140 is a striking West Hollywood, Calif., condo building that cuts a dashing figure. To create a bright and durable exterior, architect Lorcan O’Herlihy, FAIA, chose custom corrugated panels from Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp. in Louisville, Ky.
Case Study
Metal Panels Help Create a Bright Yet Durable Condo Building
Kebony Cladding, England

Photo by Oliver Perrott Photography

Kebony Cladding, England

Photo by Oliver Perrott Photography

Case Study
Heat-Treated Wood Cladding Helps a Historic Mixed-Used Project Blend In
Kleer post wraps are designed to encase existing posts quickly and economically, transforming their appearance. Give posts the finished appearance of natural wood while making them virtually impervious to moisture and insects. Backed by an industry-leading limited lifetime warranty against splintering, rotting, delaminating or swelling, KLEERWrap products are easy to install and remain beautiful for years.
Kleer post wraps are designed to encase existing posts quickly and economically, transforming their appearance. Give posts the finished appearance of natural wood while making them virtually impervious to moisture and insects. Backed by an industry-leading limited lifetime warranty against splintering, rotting, delaminating or swelling, KLEERWrap products are easy to install and remain beautiful for years.
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Quickly and Easily Transform Posts, New or Existing!