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Nichiha Expands Concrete Series With New ConcreteBoard Panels

New commercial cladding offers look of weathered concrete with visual complexity of staggered boards

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August 18, 2025

Nichiha USA has expanded its Concrete Series with the launch of ConcreteBoard, a new cladding option that delivers the weathered look of poured concrete, without the time, cost or mess of traditional masonry. Featuring staggered planks of varying heights, ConcreteBoard adds modern dimensionality to the classic industrial aesthetic with fiber cement durability, built-in moisture management and year-round install flexibility.

"Anyone who's worked with traditional concrete knows the challenges: material weight, air and moisture drainage, and messy mortar installs," said Anthony Pucci, Director of Channel Sales for Nichiha USA. "With ConcreteBoard, we wanted to give builders and architects a reliable solution that delivers the look and texture of poured concrete without the headaches. It installs fast, looks sharp and holds up in any climate."

KEY FEATURES:

•    Authentic Concrete Aesthetic: Designed for commercial applications, ConcreteBoard captures the look and texture of weathered concrete, ideal for industrial-inspired facades and modern mixed-use exteriors.

•    Staggered Plank Design: Each 17-7/8" by 71-9/16" panel is 5/8" thick and features four varied-height boards arranged in staggered rows to create dimensional depth and visual complexity.

•    Horizontal Installation: ConcreteBoard installs horizontally using Nichiha's Ultimate Clip System, making it a time-saving solution for commercial crews.

•    No Mortar Needed: Prefinished fiber cement panels eliminate the mess, cost and labor of traditional masonry work.

•    Durable & Low-Maintenance: Built for commercial applications, ConcreteBoard resists fire, wind, pests and rot—no sealing, staining or special upkeep required.

•    Built for All Climates: An integrated rainscreen system allows for year-round installation and promotes air and moisture drainage behind the panel.

ConcreteBoard joins Nichiha's expanding Concrete Series, which reimagines the look of concrete through a range of high-performance fiber cement panels. IndustrialBlock delivers a rugged, distressed finish; EmpireBlock adds a dimpled texture for an elevated industrial aesthetic; and Corbosa offers the sleek, saturated look of wet concrete.

For more information, visit nichiha.com/product/concreteboard.

This article was originally posted on www.wconline.com.
KEYWORDS: cladding concrete moisture

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