15 New Home Improvement Products for 2026
- Matt Weber
- 2 hours ago
- 7 min read
Many new home-improvement products are rolling out early this year, so here is a roundup of some noteworthy news.
TruExterior 5/8” Lap Siding
A finalist for the 2026 Best of IBS Awards, TruExterior 5/8-inch Lap Siding combines the appearance and shadow lines of traditional lap siding with the high-performance attributes of TruExterior’s poly-ash material. The siding profile has a true 5/8-inch butt and a sought-after aesthetic that mimics real cedar. Poly-ash is a proprietary blend of polymers and fly ash that provides for a high level of dimensional stability and resistance to warping, cracking and splitting. As a result, the siding requires no sealing of ends or cuts in the field, it can be used for ground-contact applications, and it can be painted any color, including dark hues.
ODL Hurricane-Rated Fiberglass Doors
Another IBS “Best In Show Award” finalist is the Hurricane-Rated Fiberglass Doors from ODL, Inc. During a hurricane, impact-rated products can protect your family and home from harm and are essential to your security and peace of mind. Starting with a solid frame, the ODL high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) approved doors stand strong against storms and high winds, keeping your family and property secure. The doors are certified to meet Florida building codes and Texas Department of Insurance approvals—two distinct markets that set a high standard for impact-rated products.
Oneida XT14 Cyclonic HEPA Dust Extractor
Winner of Wood Magazine's 2026 Innovation Award, the new Oneida XT14 Cyclonic HEPA Dust Extractor is an industrial-grade vacuum that won't lose suction. Its patented cyclone separator eliminates filter clogging and suction loss, ensuring that its powerful vacuum motor keeps working at peak efficiency. The patented, anti-static cyclone automatically cleans up to 99.9 percent of bulk debris and fine dusts from the airstream before
it clogs the filter, containing it safely in the dust bin. The premium HEPA filter works at peak efficiency out-of-the-box (i.e. it requires no seasoning) and features wide-spaced pleating as well as a non-stick coating for quick and easy maintenance. The powerful 1.5-hp motor delivers ample airflow for common handheld and benchtop tools. It runs on convenient 120V power with a long lifespan of 1,100+ hours. The mobile dust bin combined with the Oneida XT's low height and compact footprint make it ideal for bringing to the jobsite or installing into existing production lines.
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Hybrid 18" Misting Air Cannon
Ryobi introduces the all-new 40V HP Brushless Hybrid 18-in. Misting Air Cannon (RY40MF01B) to its powerful line of 40V HP Brushless products. With this all-new Misting Air Cannon, you can instantly experience temperatures up to 15 degrees cooler across a 20-foot range utilizing the misting feature by connecting to a garden hose or directly pumping water from a bucket. The air cannon's durable metal construction, integrated hose storage, and 6-inch all-terrain wheels make traveling easy, while the extended pivoting handle makes pulling or pushing the fan a breeze.
2-in-1 Flooring Nailer & Stapler
Designed for fast and efficient hardwood floor installations, the Metabo HPT N5010AC accommodates both 16-Gauge L-shaped cleat nails and 15.5-Gauge 1/2-inch crown flooring staples, up to 2 inches in length. It comes with an interchangeable base plate that supports 1/2 and 3/4 tongue-and-groove flooring for quick work onsite. The tool’s mallet-actuated drive and extra-wide aluminum base plate ensure accurate fastener placement and tool stability, improving speed while reducing fatigue. The tool is built with a high-grade aluminum magazine and supported by a 5-year limited warranty.
Scrigit Wide Blade
The Scrigit Scraper is an inexpensive, pen-sized, non-scratch cleaning device that provides a quick and convenient way to remove small amounts of unwanted substances from household and automotive surfaces, edges, and grooves where a metal scraper would scratch or damage the work surface. It can be used instead of fingernails and metal tools to quickly clean off small areas of unwanted substances, such as grime, caulk, putty, wax, latex paint, adhesive stickers, labels and tape. The resin blade won’t scratch or gouge wood the way a metal blade can do. For woodworking projects, it also works well as a small putty knife for filling nail holes. The small blade size scoops less putty so it applies less putty around the nail hole, which reduces cleanup and conserves product.
Two sizes are available, including the new “wide blade” model made in the USA of a durable plastic resin that easily washes clean and won’t conduct electricity.
Trex Select Decking with SunComfortable Technology
Trex’s Select decking is one of the industry’s most advanced mid-priced composite decking options. Featuring the brand’s SunComfortable heat-mitigating technology, the latest additions to the popular Select line are engineered to reflect the sun and help keep the surface cooler underfoot, delivering enhanced performance without compromising durability or value. Trex Select features monochromatic and multi-tonal colors and is backed by a 35-year limited residential warranty.
Typar Clear Acrylic Flashing
Typar has been named the 2026 Spark Award winner by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council for its Clear Acrylic Flashing, an industry-first solution designed to improve installation accuracy, inspection confidence and long-term building performance. The Spark Award recognizes building products that demonstrate forward-thinking innovation and meaningful impact across the residential construction value chain. TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing was honored for addressing a long-standing jobsite challenge: the inability to visually verify fastener placement and flashing integration once opaque materials are installed.
Unlike traditional flashing products, TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing is truly transparent, allowing builders, inspectors and installers to clearly see window and door nailing fins,
fastener patterns, and overlaps during and after installation. This added visibility supports more confident inspections, reduces the risk of installation errors, and helps streamline workflows across residential and multifamily projects.
Continental Exterior Laminates
Continental’s portfolio of exterior laminate products can enhance outdoor living spaces from floor to ceiling. Through its Woodec Collection and Mattex Shine Series, Continental offers sophisticated vinyl window profiles, surfaces for front doors and garage doors, and stylish façade elements that are maintenance-free, wind and weather resistant, and engineered to withstand demanding outdoor conditions. Continental exterior films for building components have a modern look, a wide range of applications, and almost indestructible material properties. Continental exterior films feature cool colors technology which reduces heating of window profiles, even when exposed to intense sunlight.
“There is truly no limit in how Continental’s exterior laminates can be used from enhancing railings and fencing to using laminated products in outdoor kitchens, on cladding, siding and garage doors,” says Marco Patermann, Continental Surface Solutions, North America.
Level.Up Paver Pedestals
A “Best In Show Award” finalist at the 2026 International Builders Show (IBS), the Level.Up Paver Pedestals from DAP/Bison Innovative Products simplify the construction of elevated, on-grade patio paver decks by reducing ground preparation and installation time. The telescoping pedestals easily twist to raise or lower height for a level surface. Each pedestal supports 750 pounds, and they are weather-, freeze-, and
mold-resistant.
Novus Decking
Novus fused decking pairs a groundbreaking photo-realistic wood appearance with a new-to-the-industry thermoset shell that prevents scratches and dents, culminating in an innovative approach to composite decking.
“Using precise image-capture technology, we preserved the genuine appearance of real wood and fused it to our Novus deck boards for an authentic look that lasts—all backed by a 50-year warranty,” says Eric Dotson, vice president, product management for outdoors B2B at Fortune Brands.
Designed after cedar and the Brazilian hardwood ipe trees, exotic woods that traditionally come with hefty price tags, Novus brings luxury aesthetics with a sustainable advantage. Like Fiberon’s other composite collections, Novus is built with recycled plastics and reclaimed wood, helping to reduce deforestation. Available in three natural colors, Novus decking is also Fiberon’s most slip-resistant board ever.
Bosch 18V Outdoor Equipment and Expert Batteries
Bosch Power Tools has launched a mew 18V Outdoor Power equipment Platform. These high-quality cordless tools include an 8-in. Pruning Saw and 10-in. Pole Chainsaw, both with brushless motors. Also in the lineup is a 20-in. Pole Hedge Trimmer, 24-in. Hedge Trimmer, a String Trimmer and Blower. Bosch has also launched its new Expert 18V batteries, which offer significantly more power and longer runtime. Thanks to advanced features like tabless cell technology (4 Ah EXBA18V-40 & EXBA18V-80 8 Ah) and high-power 21700 cells, these batteries can deliver more instantaneous power for demanding tasks and last longer on a single charge compared to previous generations.
Owens Corning EZSheath Structural Insulated Sheathing
Owens Corning EZSheath Structural Insulated Sheathing (SIS) is a 4-in-1 composite insulation system that integrates structural sheathing, continuous insulation, and air/weather protection into a single, easy-to-install system. Engineered to meet today’s and tomorrow’s energy codes, EZSheath Structural Insulated Sheathing combines the thermal and air and water-barrier performance of FOAMULAR NGX insulation with structural durability. The innovative design helps builders finish installation fast and conserves square footage while meeting performance and code requirements.
Pairing structural sheathing with thermal performance, EZSheath delivers the racking strength and nail retention today’s builders expect. EZSheath holds tight and delivers a dependable R-5 or R-10 while also acting as an air and weather barrier, even under harsh conditions. It is designed to maintain structural strength and racking strength. It is designed to boost efficiency on the jobsite by supporting faster installs and enabling installers to make fewer trips around the house. Up to 50 percent lighter than OSB, EZSheath is easy to handle and needs fewer layers than traditional assemblies. It requires no additional house wrap or air and weather barrier protection. Simply fasten the panels and tape joints with EasySeal tape.
Honeywell Home ElitePRO Smart Thermostat and Whole Home Dehumidifier
Resideo Technologies received two industry awards for the Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat and the Honeywell Home Whole Home Dehumidifier.
The Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat was honored with the Pro Builder MVP Award for going beyond the expectations of a thermostat to provide an intuitive user interface on a sleek, five-inch touchscreen. Designed to help contractors deliver next-level comfort and convenience, the ElitePRO S1200 smart thermostat streams live video from compatible doorbells, offers seamless indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring and control, and is ideal for customers seeking a stylish, smart and energy-efficient solution.
The Honeywell Home Whole Home Dehumidifier won the NAHB Global Innovation Silver Award after being re-designed from the ground up to deliver the ultimate performance, efficiency and quality. The Honeywell Home dehumidifier features a tri-directional outlet for flexible, tight-space professional installation. It offers serviceable components, advanced diagnostics to help eliminate guesswork during a service call and the 65-PPD unit is the only product in its class with ENERGY STAR certification.
Signature 900 Smart Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater
The A. O. Smith Signature 900 Smart Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater with Hot Water Plus was named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Home Renovation Awards. Available exclusively at Lowe's, the Energy Star-certified line of smart hybrid heat pump water heaters was recognized in the "Sustainability Innovators" category for its ability to provide significant energy and utility savings in the home with maximum hot water delivery. The award-winning line delivers up to 40 percent more hot water when needed at the lowest possible operating cost, along with added features—including integrated “smart” home connectivity and leak-protection technology, built-in load shifting capabilities for even more savings, whisper-quiet operation and more.
Compared to a standard electric water heater, they're four times more efficient and reduce energy costs by more than 75 percent, saving homeowners at least $600 per year on utility bills., according to A.O. Smith. For additional up-front savings, they also qualify for state and local utility incentives, including instant rebates as high as $1,600.