Best Building Envelope & Cladding Products of 2025
Innovative solutions in the category include cladding made from upcycled rice hulls and insulation manufactured from 80 percent postconsumer recycled denim.
Nickel Gap Siding
Modern Mill has expanded its Acre siding collection to include a nickel-gap profile. The cladding is made from upcycled rice hulls, an abundant agricultural by-product. It is offered in a smooth, sanded look or a wood-grain texture. Both can be finished with a water-based paint or stain.
modern-mill.com
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Clear Acrylic Flashing
This flashing by Typar features a clear acrylic adhesive that allows code officials to check nailing patterns without interrupting work or removing materials. The flashing is free of asphalt and butyl and offers UV resistance for up to 180 days of exposure, and it includes a split-release liner for simple installation.
typar.com
inspires
This durable, lightweight rainscreen panel is made from high-density fiber cement, compressed under 13,000 tons of pressure, and is through-colored, resulting in clean detailing at joints, edges, and perforations. The 4′ × 10′ panels are digitally printed to create realistic stone, wood, or fully custom graphic finishes.
equitone.com
Lignosil-Verano
This mineral-silicate stain is crafted for exterior wood cladding and allows the authentic graying that such material undergoes over time. The treatment penetrates the wood without producing a surface film. It is water-repellent, resistant to sun damage, and free of biocides and plasticizers.
keim.com
Cor-Ten Facade Solutions
BOK Modern’s cladding system integrates mounting into the panel geometry, to minimize materials, maintain sharp architectural lines, and speed up installation. Cor-Ten is recyclable and, over time, forms a protective layer of rust that eliminates the need for additional coatings.
bokmodern.com
UltraTouch
Manufactured from 80% postconsumer recycled denim, this sustainable insulation solution is thermal-, fire-, and moisture-resistant, and provides first-rate soundproofing. The batts are 15′ × 93′, with a thickness of 3½” or 5½”. Free of added chemicals, VOCs, or formaldehyde, they are soft and nonirritating, eliminating the need for specialized tools or protective gear when installing.
henry.com
Optim-R E
Kingspan introduces its next-generation vacuum insulation panel, which maintains the original Optim-R’s thinness and thermal performance, with significantly more durability. The panel’s fumed-silica core is sheathed in a thin gas-tight envelope, to achieve an R-value of 34. Panels are 1″ thick and offered as small as 11¾” × 23½” and as large as 23½” × 47″.
kingspan.com
