Nichiha USA, Georgia-based fiber cement enclosure product specialist, has charted a simplified pathway for architects, designers, and homeowners to achieve virtually any aesthetic from a single source. A building envelope solution that serves as a convergence of several distinct Nichiha product lines, NichiHome equips building and construction professionals to achieve a cohesive design that installs simply and can withstand even the most severe weather.

“Nichiha has a long history of supporting any home style, from colonial and traditional to modern and minimalist,” says Director of Residential Sales Kenny Collins. “NichiHome allows everyone—from the architect, to the builder, to the homeowner—to achieve virtually any cladding design in a way that installs simply and endures a variety of severe weather considerations. The discerning homeowner can truly have it all through NichiHome.” The system of fiber cement cladding solutions, he adds, spans three distinct product arrays:
- Architectural Wall Panel features the look of materials like wood, concrete, and brick but does not need the associated specialized installation. All AWP products have built-in rainscreens for moisture management and install on the same hidden track system to net seamless transitions between looks.
- Premium Siding offers the timeless looks of traditional lap or cedar shake cladding but with the resilience of fiber cement. The premium products are thicker, which allow for more design flexibility, the ability to miter corners, and deeper shadow lines. Premium Siding offerings are the easiest way to achieve a lasting craftsman look without the associated maintenance.
- NichiProducts deliver popular looks like cedar wood grain textures and board-and-batten styles. In the NichiHome lineup, NichiProducts round out any aesthetic and are resistant to warping, rotting, and pests, which are typical pitfalls of real wood options.
“Taken together, NichiHome forms a complete cladding system for residential projects small and large at a variety of price points,” Collins observes. “It is the latest way we are supporting aesthetics of virtually any kind through an unmatched selection of styles, colors, and textures. It also demonstrates how our broad product portfolio can be carefully integrated to deliver reliability and durability.”
As a medium, fiber cement can closely mimic traditional building materials like wood, masonry, concrete and stucco. This allows Nichiha products to offer the same looks with added durability while also being free from the pitfalls associated with the traditional material. Nichiha products are tough and resistant to fire, rot and pests. Plus, all three products are Miami-Dade certified—a high bar for building materials to achieve for storm and wind resilience. — Nichiha USA, Johns Creek, Ga., www.nichiha.com/nichi-home