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Building Smarter and Stronger with Rainscreen Systems

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The exterior of a building needs a design that’s durable, functional and appealing. When cladding design includes a rainscreen, you can achieve functionality, beauty and a guarantee that as far as moisture goes, your design will last for years.  But not all cladding includes a rainscreen, despite the reality that in today’s climate crisis, more … Continued

Wood Siding Alternatives: The Better Choice for Structural Protection

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Wood siding alternatives provide benefits on many levels. Lower maintenance, less flammability, paint-free styles, better protection — whatever your top priority is, there are wood siding alternatives that can tackle the toughest challenges and outperform traditional wood. Each material has slightly different pros and cons that can be assessed to choose the right wood alternative … Continued

Modular: How Can We Help

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When prepping and planning for a new commercial construction project, the installation process and materials you work with are critical. Custom looks are becoming more and more popular, but the need to ensure the project is long-lasting and low-maintenance is important as well. Modular commercial buildings help developers, architects, fabricators and contractors hit their budget, … Continued

Top 8 Convenience Store Projects in 2022

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For modern convenience store projects, fiber cement cladding offers architects and developers a plethora of options to ensure their buildings are protected from the elements, highly durable and full of style that’s on par with 2022 siding trends. When it comes to commercial cladding, you want a partner you can trust. Look no farther than … Continued

Stucco vs. Fiber Cement Siding: A Detailed Comparison

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Stucco or fiber cement siding — which one is better? Both materials can offer a unique design profile that boosts curb appeal and brings character to a building, but beyond fresh style, these two materials couldn’t be more different. Let’s take a look at a side-by-side comparison of stucco and fiber cement siding to determine … Continued

Modern Convenience Store Exterior Design Considerations and 7 Examples

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What makes a convenience store exterior design stand out from the competition? Often it’s a heightened focus on making the colors, textures, lighting and other details stand out and fostering a welcoming ambiance. This goes way beyond the basics of matching branding. Today, customers look for fresh facades that spark confidence and trust. Building designers … Continued

Five Outstanding Retail Rehab Projects

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When it comes to retail remodeling, look no further than Nichiha. With expertise in commercial cladding trends and some of the highest quality products on the market, our team at Nichiha can help ensure your commercial retail store remodel meets all building requirements and aesthetic goals. To give you inspiration for your next project, we’ve … Continued

Commercial Building Exterior Design Ideas

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Commercial building exterior design needs to be precise and meet stringent code requirements. Today’s most successful commercial building exteriors utilize unique materials with durable, long-lasting qualities. Fiber cement cladding is the perfect exterior material for architects and designers looking to satisfy their clients consistently.  Fiber cement cladding is built to last, requires little maintenance and … Continued

Nichiha: Top Technical Questions

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Here at Nichiha, we’re used to getting quite a few questions regarding our products. Just like when you try anything new, from new products to new companies, a lot of questions can arise as you ensure you’re confident in your decision.  We understand that, so we’ve compiled a list of our top technical questions. Find … Continued

The Best Options for Rainscreen Siding

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By managing moisture and boosting ventilation, rainscreen siding can effectively protect an exterior and help it last longer. Rain, humidity and everyday moisture can cripple residential siding and create unsightly aesthetic issues — as well as costly damage. Rather than dealing with moisture damage after the fact, rainscreen siding provides a proactive solution that enables … Continued