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New Siding Profiles for Single & Multi-family Buildings

Feb. 17, 2025

Longboard Architectural Products (Longboard), manufacturer of extruded architectural aluminum building products, has introduced new profiles designed specifically for single and multi-family residential construction.

With over two decades of expertise in aluminum cladding, Longboard has built a strong reputation in commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, and educational building construction. Success in these industries has fueled ongoing innovation, leading to a diverse product lineup that includes soffits, screens & enclosures, cladding attachments, ceilings, and partitions.

Building on this foundation, Longboard is expanding into residential applications with two new profiles: Lap Siding & Board & Batten. These profiles reflect Longboard’s dedication to producing beautiful, durable, and sustainable products that are easy to install. While offering the timeless charm homeowners love, they also deliver the modern advantages of extruded architectural aluminum.

Product Update - Enhanced Installation Options With #10 Fasteners

Oct. 11, 2024

Longboard Architectural Products is excited to announce key updates to our fastening specifications, set to significantly strengthen installations and expand the capabilities of our product offerings. Starting October 15th, 2024, Longboard will transition to #10 fasteners across all of our Tongue & Groove (T&G) product lines, enhancing performance and enabling the attachment of select products to OSB and plywood sheathing.

The cornerstone of this update is the transition from #8 to #10 fasteners, affecting all new projects involving Longboard’s T&G Planks and T&G Planks – Textured. This change reflects our dedication to our core values of ‘There Is Always a Better Way’ and ‘Simplicity’ by offering improved strength and holding capacity across all closed-joint systems. The transition to #10 fasteners will be implemented on October 8th, 2024, bringing enhanced strength, simplified specifications, and expanded installation capabilities to our product lines.

New Products to Simplify and Perfect Your Next Longboard Installation

Jul. 4, 2024

Today we are releasing a handful of quality-of-life products that we hope will assist you when installing Longboard!

Tongue & Groove Butt Joint Fastening Kit

Link & Lock™ Isolation Washer

1/16” Installation U-Shim
To enhance clarity and reduce butt-joint failures caused by improper installation, we are introducing a Butt Joint Kit. To address the question of separating our aluminum from dissimilar metals, we introduce the new Isolation Washer for Link & Lock™ systems. This nylon washer provides a separation layer to prevent dissimilar metal contact and reduce friction, thus minimizing sound and finish wear. Finally, a U-Shim designed for use with our new Castellation Planks and HITCH™ Horizontal Girts.

Introducing: Link & Lock™ HD, New Dimensions and more

Oct. 6, 2023

In a stride towards architectural versatility, we decided to enhance our renowned Link & Lock™ architectural batten series! Architects use battens to create visually appealing designs and patterns on the exterior or interior of a building. These patterns can range from simple grids to intricate, artistic arrangements, allowing architects to add a unique and customized aesthetic to their projects. You can now order Link & Lock™ in 4”x4” and 4”x6” dimensions. Another addition to this series is a Heavy-Duty variation. This HD option will be available in 2”x6” and 2”x8” options and come with the corresponding HD end mounts. The system utilizes the same installation methods as its standard counterpart, providing seamless installation possibilities both perpendicular and end-to-end, made possible by the Link & Lock™ end mounts. Link & Lock™ HD boasts heightened architectural capabilities, enabling installation over larger spans without the need for a stiffener. All iterations of Link & Lock™ are available in our premium finishes, which includes wood grains and solid colors to naturally aged metals, specialty, and custom colors. A key benefit of our architectural two-piece battens is their ability to conceal or disguise structural elements, utilities, or imperfections in a building’s surface. For example, architects can use battens to hide unsightly pipes, wires, or uneven walls, creating a clean and seamless appearance. It can also add depth and dimension to a building’s façade. By varying the thickness, spacing, and arrangement of battens, architects can create a sense of texture and depth that adds visual interest and complexity to their designs. This can be particularly effective in modern and minimalist designs, where subtle detailing can make a significant impact. We are also introducing an array of fixed and sliding mounting brackets designed to empower designers and architects with unmatched creative freedom. These mounting brackets can be used across the standard Link & Lock™ and HD ranges. We hope these brackets will unlock the potential for bold and dynamic installations at 45 and 90 degrees and new design possibilities in the distinctive “fin” orientation. The use of fins and louvers at various angles can add dramatic and eye-catching visual elements to a façade. It introduces depth, texture, and complexity to a design, making the building more appealing. The interplay of light and shadow created by angled battens can create intriguing patterns, giving a design unique architectural character. Implementing battens in these orientations has advantages beyond aesthetics. Fins and louvers can effectively control natural light or solar heat gain. By varying the angles of these battens, architects can optimize a building’s exposure to sunlight throughout the day and seasons. Fins and louvers placed at different angles can provide shade when needed, reducing the structure’s reliance on artificial lighting and cooling systems.

Introducing: Textured Planks

Oct. 6, 2023

We’re incredibly pleased to announce the introduction of two new cladding profiles. This development is set to make waves in the construction landscape, providing architects, builders, and designers with increased flexibility and creativity. The launch includes two distinct textured tongue and groove plank designs: Bevel and Castellation. Inspired by traditional bevel cladding, the new bevel profiles are defined by their angled edges, which create a wedge-shaped plank. These aluminum planks exhibit a slanted or “beveled” appearance due to one of their edges being broader than the other. Two separate aesthetics have been announced, single and triple bevel profiles. Single bevel is available in 6” widths in all current woodgrain, solid color, specialty, and custom finishes. Triple bevel is available in 6” widths in all current solid color finishes. Both options are available in 12’ and 24’ft lengths, providing greater adaptability to a range of architectural designs. This system installs just as quickly and easily as our pre-existing systems. It uses our Quick-Screen Clips, enabling quick and secure attachment at 32” on-center spacing. To simplify the construction process even further and minimize the need for specialized parts, we have designed the system to be compatible with existing components from other systems, reducing waste and enhancing cost-efficiency.

Introducing: The Pinnacle Warranty

May. 26, 2023

At Longboard, we understand the importance of durability, longevity, and peace of mind when it comes to your cladding investment. This comprehensive warranty sets a new industry standard by providing customers with unparalleled peace of mind, guaranteeing coverage for all costs associated with repairs, including removal and reinstallation should there ever be a product manufacturing defect or failure. Covered costs include all materials, labor and ancillary support costs. This coverage is up to 2.5x the original material cost. In this blog, we will explore how our warranty ensures the highest standards of care and reliability for our valued clients.We take pride in offering aluminum architectural products renowned for their exceptional durability. Architects and builders aim to create structures that can withstand various environmental factors and maintain their integrity over time. With The Pinnacle Warranty, you can rest assured that your product is protected against manufacturing defects or failures. Whether it’s checking, cracking, chalking, color and gloss fade, or adhesion; our warranty covers the necessary repairs to maintain the longevity and resilience of your product, ensuring it remains in stunning condition for years to come.

Longboard Achieves Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance

Feb. 7, 2023

Longboard Architectural Products Inc., a global leader in manufacturing premium interior and exterior architectural and design products is proud to announce that it has received Miami-Dade County notice of acceptance (NOA) for its line of architectural cladding products. This certification is a testament to the company’s commitment to producing high-quality, durable products that meet the stringent standards set by the county. Miami-Dade County is known for having some of the toughest building codes in the country, and the approval process is rigorous. Companies must go through a series of tests and evaluations to ensure that their products meet the county’s standards for wind resistance, impact resistance, and overall durability. “We are thrilled to have received Miami-Dade County approval,” said Mike Heppell, Owner and President of Longboard Architectural Products. “This certification is a major achievement for our company and it demonstrates our dedication to producing products that are built to last. We look forward to continuing to serve the needs of architects, builders, and contractors in the Miami-Dade area.” “Our product development and management teams take great pride in designing and supporting systems that meet and exceed testing standards,” said Stefan Jansen van Vuuren, VP of Product Innovation at Longboard. Longboard Architectural Products offers a wide range of systems for cladding, soffit, privacy screens, and panels that are designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings while also providing superior performance. The Company’s products are suitable for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Summer Building Trends for 2023

Mar. 1, 2022

Longboard Architectural Products Inc. (“Longboard,” or “the Company”), a global leader in manufacturing premium interior and exterior architectural and design products, today announced their new HITCH™ cladding attachment system. HITCH™ can accommodate continuous exterior insulation thicknesses between 1” and 16” which makes it suitable for use in all Passive House and ASHRAE climate zones across North America. HITCH™ has received the advanced component certification seal from the Passive House Institute in Germany, considered to be the world’s most ambitious energy efficiency seal. Certified Passive House components are typically two to three times more efficient than the corresponding commonly used products. This high level of efficiency is critical to achieving the Passive House Standard. The HITCH™ system features:
Premium construction, durably designed for a service life of over 50yrs
High tensile aluminum, stainless & galvalume steel for improved structural performance
Built to be a modular, adaptable system, telescopically adjustable up to 1”
Supports vertical and horizontal girt designs, and one- or two-layer girt assemblies
High structural capacity for heavy cladding loads up to 15psf under high wind load and seismic conditions
Accommodates continuous exterior insulation between 1” – 16” thick for >R60 walls
Thermally broken attachment system with high thermal efficiency of more than 90%
Cost effective, quick to install, and designed to be used on various types of building structures including masonry, concrete, wood and steel stud
Independently certified by the Passive House Institute as an Advanced Component Façade Anchor for the Cool, Temperate Climate Zones “Longboard is known as the gold standard of exterior cladding and interior design products, but we pay close attention when our industry has a need for a better solution in other areas,” said Mike Heppell, Owner and President of Longboard. “The HITCH™ system was designed from the ground up by our Product Innovation team to solve several problems: 1) to improve thermal efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, 2) to make an easy to use and cost-effective attachment system for buildings, and 3) to reduce future waste by simplifying the recladding process. With HITCH™, installers can simply remove the old cladding and affix new cladding in a snap.” “It is rare in our industry to be able to achieve the Passive House Advanced Component certification, and even more so in regard to façade anchoring systems,” said Stefan Jansen van Vuuren, VP of Product Innovation at Longboard. “Most of these certified components are only manufactured and available in Europe so we are very proud that we can now offer a locally designed and manufactured system to the North American market.” “We applaud Longboard’s product innovation, which helps speed up the adoption of constructing high-performance buildings and brings us one step closer to meeting Canada’s carbon emissions targets,” said Chris Petit, Technical Services Manager, Passive House Canada. “It’s great to have these high-performing components locally produced and available in the market.”

Introducing Longboard ECO™: Products Containing Recycled Materials

Feb. 17, 2022

Longboard Architectural Products Inc. (“Longboard,” or “the Company”), a global leader in manufacturing premium interior and exterior architectural and design products, today announced Longboard ECO™, a suite of products that contain recycled aluminum. Manufacturing these products results in less greenhouse gas emissions and generates less than 50% of industry average embodied carbon. Longboard ECO™ versions of The Company’s catalogue of products will meet the same strict quality benchmarks as the standard line of products, are offered with the same robust warranties, and possess verified life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) and environmental product declarations (EPD). “Today, the building and construction sector accounts for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions, and our clients are looking for ways to reduce that footprint,” said Mike Heppell, Owner and President of Longboard. “Our new line of Longboard ECO™ products will provide architects, designers, and builders a sustainable option in reducing embodied carbon, obtaining LEED certification, and make achieving net-zero emissions attainable. This is a true innovation in our industry and underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality products while at the same time doing what we can to build a sustainable future.” “Aluminum is truly a wonder material which is infinitely recyclable and can support a circular economy,” said Stefan Jansen van Vuuren, VP of Product Innovation at Longboard. “The Aluminum Association recently reported that since 1991, the carbon footprint of primary aluminum production declined by 49% while the footprint of recycled aluminum production dropped by 60%. By adjusting our supply chain and working with our upstream suppliers, we are pleased to now offer these low embodied carbon products to our clients.”

Launching New Perforated & Acoustical Metal Ceiling Systems

Feb. 2, 2022

Longboard Architectural Products Inc. (“Longboard,” or “the Company”), a global leader in manufacturing premium interior and exterior architectural products is pleased to announce a new line of perforated and acoustical metal ceiling systems. These products will offer interior designers freedom in achieving their desired look while also delivering acoustically enhancing capabilities. The Company announced that the new ceiling systems will meet the same quality and environmental benchmarks of its other products, including being VOC free, LBC red list free, 100% recyclable, and offering up to LR.73 light reflectance. “Our primary goal in creating these new perforated systems was to meet the needs of interior designers who want a visually stunning product that also serves a practical purpose,” said Mike Heppell, Owner and President of Longboard.” Our product development team has done amazing work in adding these perforated ceiling systems to our portfolio of premium architectural products.” “Through independent testing we have been able to achieve NRC ratings of between 0.7 and 0.8 that verifies our new perforated ceiling systems will reduce reverberation and achieve sound absorption needs,” said Stefan Jansen van Vuuren, VP of Product Innovation at Longboard. “We are pleased to offer these exciting new products to our clients and look forward to seeing the inspiring spaces they create using them.” The new perforated aluminum ceiling systems are also available using recycled content which reduces manufacturing emissions and are now available to order from Longboard. For more information, visit https://www.longboardproducts.com/. About Longboard Architectural Products Inc. Longboard® Architectural Products provides the design and construction community with inspiring architectural products for thoughtful spaces. Founded in 2005, Longboard manufactures top-quality extruded aluminum profiles that are offered in a variety of solid color and woodgrain powder-coated finishes for interior and exterior spaces. Longboard’s goal is to drive product innovation and excellence, provide radical client care and industry-best lead times, and advance sustainability in construction by creating products that reduce carbon emissions over their life cycle. Longboard is ICC ESR-4183 and ESR-4184 certified, manufactures in North America, and is headquartered in British Columbia, Canada.

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New Speckle Finishes Collection

Dec. 4, 2023

This new collection of speckle finishes offers a captivating aesthetic that combines the beauty of texture and color variation. These finishes incorporate subtle or prominent speckles of contrasting shades, creating a sense of depth and texture. They could be used in lieu of concrete, terracotta, brick, and stone. Finishes that mimic the appearance of natural stone have gained popularity for their ability to evoke the elegance and timelessness of geological formations. Whether one seeks the contemporary charm of speckled finishes or the classic allure of stone-inspired textures, both options contribute to a dynamic and visually engaging architectural landscape. So, why would you choose aluminum cladding that resembles stone over authentic stone? Aluminum presents a markedly more cost-effective alternative to stone, and its inherent characteristics of being lightweight and malleable allow for the realization of virtually any desired form. It has a shorter lead-time because products are often already extruded and ready-to-go. Furthermore, it’s easier to replace in the event of damage and replacement with the same tone and color is guaranteed. What aura and feel are you going for with your architectural design? Many people appreciate the organic and natural quality of stone. Incorporating stone finishes into architectural design can create a connection between the built environment and the natural world, promoting a sense of harmony and tranquility. Stone can also symbolize strength, stability, and permanence. Architects and designers may choose to incorporate stone finishes to convey these qualities in their projects, especially for buildings with symbolic significance like government buildings, museums, or religious structures.

Introducing New Grey & Darker Tone Woodgrain Finishes

Jan. 31, 2023

Longboard Architectural Products Inc., a global leader in manufacturing premium interior and exterior architectural products, is pleased to announce seven new grey and darker tone woodgrain finishes for their extruded aluminum solutions. The Company highlighted that the new woodgrain finishes complement their existing range of woodgrain, solid color, naturally aged metal, and custom color match finishes. The new finishes include a variety of greys and darker shades and are called Burnt Cherry, Driftwood, Grey Douglas Fir, Grey Hemlock, Light Olive, Dark Olive, and Black Oak. “Our clients have been requesting Longboard products with grey and darker tone woodgrain finishes, which we are excited to introduce today,” said Stefan Jansen van Vuuren, VP of Product Innovation at Longboard. “Our products are the gold standard for interior and exterior architectural design projects, and we look forward to seeing the inspiring spaces our clients create using these new woodgrain finishes.” “These new woodgrain finishes meet the same quality and environmental benchmarks of our other product lines, including high UV stability, LBC Red List Free, and 100% recyclable,” said Jason Haveruk, Senior Product Manager at Longboard.

Introducing New Light Color Woodgrain Finishes

Mar. 15, 2022

Longboard Architectural Products Inc. (“Longboard,” or “the Company”), a global leader in manufacturing premium interior and exterior architectural and design products is pleased to announce three new light-colored woodgrain finishes for their extruded aluminum solutions. The Company highlighted that the new light-colored woodgrain finishes complement their existing range of woodgrain, solid color, naturally aged metals, and custom color match finishes. The new finishes are called Beechwood, Southern Yellow Pine, and Blonde Oak. “Our clients have been requesting Longboard products with lighter-colored woodgrain finishes, which we are excited to introduce today,” said Stefan Jansen van Vuuren, VP of Product Innovation at Longboard. “Our products are the gold standard for interior and exterior architectural design projects, and we look forward to seeing the inspiring spaces our clients create using these new woodgrain finishes.” “These new woodgrain finishes meet the same quality and environmental benchmarks of our other product lines, including being VOC free, LBC red list free, and being 100% recyclable,” said Jason Haveruk, Senior Product Manager at Longboard.

Announcing New Line of Naturally Aged Metal Finishes

Feb. 9, 2022

Longboard Architectural Products Inc. (“Longboard,” or “the Company”), a global leader in manufacturing premium interior and exterior architectural and design products, is pleased to announce a new line of naturally aged metal finishes. These unique finishes will offer a new way for designers to achieve their desired look on their inspiring projects. The Company stated that the new line of naturally aged metal finishes will complement their existing range of woodgrain, solid color, specialty, and custom color match finishes for their aluminum products. The aged metal finishes will offer a weathered look for metals such as steel, copper, brass, bronze, and others. “We are excited to introduce these naturally aged metal finishes to our clients who have requested these unique colors on our products,” said Stefan Jansen van Vuuren, VP of Product Innovation at Longboard. “Longboard is the gold standard of interior and exterior architectural design products, and we look forward to seeing the inspiring spaces designers create using these new finishes.” “All of our products with naturally aged metal finishes will meet the same quality and environmental benchmarks of our other products, including being VOC free, LBC red list free, and are 100% recyclable,” said Jason Haveruk, Senior Product Manager at Longboard.

Partnerships

Announcing Partnership with Wade Architectural Systems

May. 5, 2022

Longboard Architectural Products Inc. (“Longboard,” or “the Company”), a global leader in manufacturing premium aluminum interior and exterior architectural and design products is pleased to announce a partnership with Humble, TX based Wade Architectural Systems (“Wade”). The partnership equips Wade with Longboard’s catalogue of innovative aluminum interior and exterior architectural products, including metal ceiling systems, walls and screens, perforated and acoustical solutions, cladding, soffit, tongue and groove planks, panels, louvers, beams, wraps, and cladding attachment systems. “Our partnership with Wade will strengthen our focus on delivering the highest quality products for architects and designers in Texas,” said Don Hanson, Vice President of Sales at Longboard. “Wade’s experienced team knows exactly what it takes to create inspiring projects, and we look forward to seeing what’s possible when Longboard is used.” “We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with Longboard,” said Bill Wade, President at Wade. “Wade Architectural Systems is proud to partner with a company that creates products and solutions that make buildings more sustainable while increasing aesthetic value.” Longboard products are 100% recyclable, VOC and LBC red list free, provided with verified LCAs and EPDs, and can help architects gain LEED credits on their projects.

Longboard Announces Partnership with PACE Building Envelope Solutions

Mar. 29, 2022

Longboard Architectural Products Inc. (“Longboard,” or “the Company”), a global leader in manufacturing premium aluminum interior and exterior architectural and design products is pleased to announce a partnership with Braintree, MA based PACE Representatives Inc. (“PACE”), growing sales capabilities and client support in New England. The partnership equips PACE with Longboard’s innovative aluminum interior and exterior architectural products, including metal ceiling systems, walls and screens, perforated and acoustical solutions, cladding, soffit, tongue and groove planks, panels, louvers, beams, fences, wraps, and cladding attachment systems. “Partnering with PACE will strengthen our focus on delivering the highest quality products for architects and designers in the Greater Boston area,” said Don Hanson, Vice President of Sales at Longboard. “PACE’s experienced team knows exactly what it takes to deliver exceptional results and build incredible projects.” “We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with Longboard,” said Christopher Armstrong, Director of Building Envelope Science at PACE. “Their vertical integration and North American manufacturing facilities are crucial during these unprecedented times.” Longboard products are 100% recyclable, VOC and LBC red list free, provided with verified LCAs and EPDs, and can help architects gain LEED credits on their projects.

Announcing Partnership with Engineered Systems as New Architectural Dealer for Ohio and Kentucky

Mar. 22, 2022

Longboard Architectural Products Inc. (“Longboard,” or “the Company”), a global leader in manufacturing premium aluminum interior and exterior architectural and design products is pleased to announce a partnership with Columbus, Ohio based Engineered Systems, growing sales capabilities and client support in Ohio and Kentucky. The new partnership equips Engineered Systems with Longboard’s innovative catalogue of interior and exterior aluminum architectural products, including metal ceiling systems, walls and screens, perforated and acoustical solutions, cladding, soffit, tongue and groove planks, panels, louvers, beams, fences, wraps, and cladding attachment systems. “We are excited to be partnering with Engineered Systems in order to strengthen our focus on delivering the highest quality products for architects and designers,” said Don Hanson, Vice President of Sales at Longboard. “The team at Engineered Systems are construction industry experts and have worked on countless incredible projects. We look forward to building a successful future together!” “We believe our customers, from building owners, designers, contractors and every person in between are entitled to the best customer service and products, which is why we are pleased to be partnering with Longboard, who offer the gold standard of aluminum systems,” said Mike Gottron, President of Engineered Systems. “We look forward to partnering and providing premier solutions to our customers.”

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