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New Products

Factory-Finished ACRE Siding Speeds Installation

Pre-finished trim cuts jobsite labor

March 19, 2026

Modern Mill introduces pre-finished ACRE, a rice hull-based composite building material designed to reduce installation time, labor costs and weather delays on projects.

Membership Move

PEPA Adds QXO, Launches Distributor Category

Trade group expands membership structure

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 3, 2026

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The Polymeric Exterior Products Association has added QXO as its first distributor member, launching a new membership category aimed at strengthening industry collaboration.

New Products

Westlake Royal Expands Celect Siding Line

New V-Groove profile and five color options

BNP Media Staff

February 25, 2026

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Cellular PVC siding adds a modern profile and coastal-inspired colors in the U.S. and Canada.

New Products

Westlake Royal Adds 5/8-Inch Lap Siding

Poly-ash profile expands TruExterior siding line

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 18, 2026

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New lap siding delivers a cedar-like appearance with added durability and dimensional stability.

New Products

CertainTeed Introduces STONEfacade Stone Veneer

New panelized stone veneer simplifies installation and moisture control.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 3, 2026

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STONEfacade features a built-in rainscreen, mortarless installation, and a natural stone appearance for residential and renovation projects.

New Products

CertainTeed Launches CERTAplank PRO Composite Siding

New composite siding combines wide-board design with high durability.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 31, 2026

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CERTAplank PRO features realistic wood texture, impact resistance, and simplified installation for premium exterior applications.

Company Spotlight sponsored by SOPREMA

SopraPATCH: Fast, Durable Repairs for the Job Site

No Waste. No Waiting. Just Results

January 26, 2026

From HVAC and siding to roofing and drywall, SopraPATCH cures in minutes—not hours. It bonds to nearly any surface and finishes like a permanent repair—paint it, sand it, or drill it once cured. Waterproof, weather-resistant, and shelf-stable, SopraPATCH is the reliable fix contractors trust when every minute counts.

Giving Back

Cornerstone Building Brands Partners with Lady A to Donate to Habitat for Humanity

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 23, 2025

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Cornerstone Building Brands is teaming up with LadyAID, the philanthropic effort founded by GRAMMY Award-winning country trio Lady A, to provide $50,000 in building materials to an Illinois chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

Color Trends

CertainTeed Names Coastal Current Color Palette of ’25

The brand’s first-ever Home Color Palette of the Year pairs serene blues with warm neutrals—guiding cohesive, design-forward exterior selections across roofing, siding, accents and trim.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 3, 2025

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CertainTeed's Home Color Palette of the Year covers color selections across the full exterior of the home: siding, roofing, trim and accent colors.

Acquisition News

Boise Cascade to Acquire 2-Step Massachusetts Distributor

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 19, 2025

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Boise Cascade currently operates 39 distribution locations in the U.S., and this acquisition further expands its distribution business in the Northeast region.