Keeping up with all the new residential building products hitting the market as well as all the changes happening around the industry is a challenge for anyone, let alone builders and remodelers balancing budgets, project schedules, sales meetings, design consults, and so on. With that in mind, please find below a roundup of some of the newest products and happenings we featured over the last month.
In August, the residential building products industry saw plenty of new products hit the market as well as numerous important insider updates. Included among those new items were the announcement of LP Building Solution's partnership with Amazon, the introduction of Leviton's 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers, the introduction of Bruce Comfortstone Engineered Stone Tile by AHF Products, CetertainTeed's recertification by GreenCircle, and Omnia Exterior Solutions acquisition of Black Hills Exteriors.
ELDORADO STONE’S INTERACTIVE VISUALIZER TOOL USES AI TO SIMPLIFY AND PERSONALIZE THE DESIGN PROCESS
Eldorado Stone announces updates that have been made to enhance the design and function of the brand’s Visualizer Tool. The interactive digital design tool can be used to generate design schemes with Eldorado Stone products by using preset sample scenes or by uploading users’ images. Users can also use the tool to access design reports, product information and dealer resources. READ MORE
LP BUILDING SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES AMAZON STOREFRONT WITH LP STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS ACCESSORIES
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high- performance building products, today announced the launch of its first-ever Amazon storefront, featuring select LP Structural Solutions accessories, including LP Legacy Premium Sub-Floor Adhesive, LP Legacy Sub-Floor Adhesive Applicator, LP Legacy Polyurethane Foam Cleaner, LP WeatherLogic Seam & Flashing Tape, and LP WeatherLogic Seam & Flashing Sealant. To celebrate the launch, LP is offering an introductory discount on some products available on the platform. READ MORE
A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announces the launch of its Concentric Vent Non-condensing Tankless Water Heater line with X3 Scale Prevention Technology. Expanding this patented technology to additional A. O. Smith tankless units showcases the company’s commitment to combating the number one enemy of tankless water heaters—scale buildup. READ MORE
CERTAINTEED RESIDENTIAL ROOFING PRODUCTS RECERTIFIED BY GREENCIRCLE
CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced that several of its residential roofing products have achieved GreenCircle Certification for Recycled Content for the second year in a row. READ MORE
OMNIA EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS ACQUIRES BLACK HILLS EXTERIORS IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Omnia Exterior Solutions, a portfolio company of CCMP Growth Advisors, LP ("CCMP"), today announced a new partnership with Black Hills Exteriors, a roofing and exteriors company out of Rapid City, South Dakota. This will be the third company added to Omnia Exterior Solutions' portfolio, which launched in June 2023 with a partnership with Hoffman Weber in Minneapolis followed by Brothers Services in Baltimore. READ MORE
Leviton today announced the new Whole Home Energy Monitor and 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers with Remote Control, building on the success of the Leviton Load Center and My Leviton app as the company strategically expands in the energy management space. The Whole Home Energy Monitor enables features such as turning 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers On/Off from anywhere, scheduling breaker activity to benefit from reduced energy rate periods, and automating the shedding of nonessential loads. READ MORE
LUNADA BAY TILE INTRODUCES NEW LOOKS TO GRAPHITE TILE COLLECTION
Lunada Bay Tile is refreshing one of its most popular ceramic tile collections, Graphite, with two new shapes and three artistic colors. The collection is inspired by pencil drawings, one of the oldest forms of self-expression, as well as raw ingredients for artistic expression. READ MORE
NOVA USA WOOD PRODUCTS ADDS RECLAIMED TROPICAL HARDWOODS TO REAL WOOD SOLUTIONS PRODUCT LINE
Nova USA Wood Products has enhanced its premium line of Real Wood Solutions and accessories with the addition of reclaimed tropical hardwoods products. The descendants of European marine projects, all of Nova USA’s reclaimed tropical hardwoods are 100% FSC certified and available for the building of outdoor projects ranging from large construction applications to beams, posts and frames due to their superior strength and durability. READ MORE
TRUEGRID INTRODUCES THE FIRST AND ONLY HEAVY LOAD GRASS SYSTEM
TRUEGRID, the world's leading permeable paver company, introduces TRUEGRID ROOT Permeable Pavers. This advanced patented design serves as a method for stabilizing grass, eliminating the need for ground excavation. ROOT can effortlessly be positioned on existing grass surfaces, functioning as a protective mesh that enables pedestrians, cars, and trucks to park or traverse the surface without creating mud or ruts. READ MORE
HOPE’S TO FEATURE THE OLD WORLD SUITE AT PBX23 IN HAWAII
Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s largest and most experienced manufacturer of custom, solid hot-rolled steel and bronze window and door systems, will showcase its Old World Suite at PBX23 on September 27th in Honolulu. At this premier event, Hope’s will feature its suite of traditional window and door profiles that pays homage to Hope’s century-plus legacy. READ MORE
GRASS AMERICA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF DYNAPRO 2D
Grass America, a leading supplier of functional hardware for the cabinet industry, is bringing back its Dynapro 2D undermount slide. This industry leading undermount slide combines unmatched synchronization with precise adjustment and superb gliding action. READ MORE
CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS UNVEILS INTERIOR BLACK COLOR OPTION FOR PLY GEM WEST PRO SERIES PRODUCTS
Cornerstone Building Brands is proud to announce the latest addition to its renowned Ply Gem West Pro Series, the highly anticipated interior black laminate color option paired with a black exterior color option. The West Pro Series interior and exterior black windows and doors are specially designed to meet Western energy-efficiency requirements and come with glass packages customized to comply with stringent building codes, ensuring maximum comfort and protection against harsh weather conditions. READ MORE
INTRODUCING BRUCE COMFORTSTONE ENGINEERED TILE
AHF Products, a leading manufacturer of hard surface flooring for residential and commercial interiors, introduces Bruce Comfortstone Engineered Stone Tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic, with visuals ideal for any room of the home. Comfortstone offers high performance, an affordable price point, strong aesthetics, and American manufacturing. The product is designed and printed in Pennsylvania and the stone is quarried and assembled in Illinois. READ MORE
ALSIDE INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE HIGH-PERFORMANCE INSULATED GLASS PACKAGES FOR WINDOWS
Alside, a leading manufacturer and distributor of exterior building products, launches ClimaTech PriME, a family of high-performance insulated glass packages to its replacement window product portfolio. ENERGY STAR has recognized it as meeting the criteria for the Most Efficient designation on select Alside vinyl windows and patio doors. READ MORE
Benjamin Obdyke is building on the success of its InvisiWrap UV-resistant housewrap with the launch of a self-adhered version, InvisiWrap SA. Like the original InvisiWrap UV, InvisiWrap SA is specially designed for projects with open-joint cladding: It offers enhanced UV protection to accommodate increased exposure, and its black, non-printed facer ensures an ideal aesthetic and shadows between the gaps. The addition of a continuous, 100% acrylic adhesive provides further protection by sealing around cladding fasteners to help maintain the integrity of the air barrier. READ MORE
ASPIRE PAVERS NOW OFFERED THROUGH MENARDS
Aspire Pavers, the innovative and sustainable material solutions brand, is excited to announce the launch of its product line at Menards. The major home improvement retailer now offers the Aspire Paver system for its online customers. Aspire Pavers are made from up to 95% post-consumer recycled materials, are lightweight, and easy to install. READ MORE
THE ANSEL SINK FROM DURASEIN SOLID SURFACES
From air quality to food safety, Durasein is engineered to maintain a safer environment for human health. Durasein is GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD GOLD Indoor Air Quality-certified to have low chemical emissions, and EN ISO The Ansel Sink from Durasein Solid Surfaces16000-9 testing also showed that there were no traces of harmful substances in its product. Both Durasein's material and the cured adhesive used in installation are 100% free of formaldehyde and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. READ MORE