Nichiha USA, ClarkDietrich, and TRUFAST Walls have successfully completed NFPA 285-25 fire testing on a fully integrated exterior wall assembly, evaluating Nichiha's premium fiber cement panels and ...

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Getting out ahead of winter could save you a lot of money on your energy bills and in the form of preventable repairs." ...