New Product Showcase: Architectural Wall Panels Get Major Upgrade With Rustic RiftSawn

Traditional wood is a long-standing favorite on building exteriors for a reason. The warm, classic style of wood works with both traditional and modern designs. But when it comes to both residential and commercial siding options, traditional wood can be a letdown when it comes to durability and low-maintenance solutions.

Wood requires extensive (and frequent) maintenance to stay stylish, and that can be costly over time. Wood is especially vulnerable to water and temperature fluctuations, and professionals need exterior solutions that they can count on for durability. 

That’s why Nichiha created its newest product, RiftSawn, as part of the Architectural Wall Panel product line.

RiftSawn: A Versatile Cladding Option

RiftSawn is the newest offering in Nichiha’s Wood Series. It works for both commercial and residential applications and is available everywhere in the U.S.

All types of buildings, from multi-family complexes to single-family homes, need a functional, durable exterior, but that doesn’t mean they need to be boring. Residential and commercial cladding options should include welcoming, stylish designs like wood. Nichiha understood the demand and responded with RiftSawn. 

RiftSawn panels deliver the beauty of natural wood, but with the same low-maintenance and warranty as other products in Nichiha’s product line. Because the RiftSawn panels are fiber cement, home and building owners can expect a weather-resilient, fire-resistant exterior without the upkeep associated with natural wood. 

RiftSawn in Chestnut

Adding the Right Details with RiftSawn

RiftSawn panels will make any exterior design stand out, adding chic, rustic style to both residential and commercial applications. 

The panels offer drama to all designs with darker edges, wood-grain details and intentional texture. The subtlety of wood is also a great complement to other exterior design materials: Glass, metal and concrete all pair nicely with wood details on your exterior.

Hidden fasteners help with a smooth installation and offer a pristine finished look. Any of the Wood series panels can be installed horizontally or vertically, which makes RiftSawn a great solution for designs that call for creativity. 

Benefits of Fiber Cement Cladding

The benefits of using RiftSawn panels extend well beyond style, however. RiftSawn — and all Nichiha fiber cement cladding products — offer three key value-adds: 

Long-Term Strength

Fiber cement cladding is highly popular in commercial design because it is extremely durable and able to withstand severe weather events, such as hurricanes. It’s not prone to warping or rot like wood exteriors can be, and offers a fire-resistant exterior application if your local building code requires it. 

Easy Maintenance

All exteriors need some kind of regular maintenance, but fiber cement has been a trend in residential and commercial design because it’s easy to take care of. You should inspect your exterior annually (and after severe storms), but a fiber cement exterior only requires a light wash and rinse to keep its appearance and performance in shape.

Occupant Comfort

All of Nichiha’s Architectural Wall Panels are manufactured with a built-in rainscreen, which offers protection from moisture and water damage, but also helps with ventilation in your building, whether your forever home or a commercial building. This helps to improve indoor air quality in your space, and also ensures a healthy, more comfortable building experience.

RiftSawn in Pecan

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