Houston, Feb 17 — Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), is expanding its line of TruExterior® Siding & Trim with the addition of a 5/8” Lap Siding profile. The new profile combines the coveted appearance and shadow lines of traditional lap siding with the high-performance attributes of TruExterior’s poly-ash material. It has a true 5/8” butt and a sought-after aesthetic that mimics real cedar.
“Not only does TruExterior Lap Siding meet demand for a popular, timeless style, it also emulates the thickness and shadow lines of cedar in a way few other manmade products are able to accomplish,” said Steve Booz, vice president of marketing at Westlake Royal Building Products. “The result is remarkable authenticity and enduring beauty alongside low maintenance and long-term durability.”
Like all TruExterior Siding & Trim profiles, 5/8” Lap Siding is made of poly-ash, 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.
TruExterior offers workability similar to wood and does not require special tools for cutting. Installers can fasten TruExterior close to the edge, eliminating the need to worry about mushrooming and pre-drilling.
As a result of its authentic look and advanced material engineering, the TruExterior 5/8” Lap Siding profile has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Best of IBS™ Awards in two categories: “Best Outdoor Product” and “Most Innovative Building Material.” Hosted annually by the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the Best of IBS Awards recognize the most outstanding building products across the residential construction industry.