Building envelope demand North America is projected to increase 2.7% per year to $117 billion in 2029. Growth will be supported by an increase in building construction activity, most notably rising single-family housing starts, along with a greater focus on energy efficiency in a variety of structures.
This report covers the North American building envelope market by product, market, and country. Demand is presented in volume and US dollars.
Sales by product are presented for:
- Windows & Exterior Doors
- Roofing
- Siding
- Insulation
- Air & Water Barriers
Sales by market are presented for:
- Residential
- Commercial
Sales by country are presented for:
- US
- Canada
Scope of the report:
This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the North American building envelope market, including key trends in products and markets. Historical data are provided for 2014, 2019, and 2024 for demand, with forecasts for 2029 and 2034. In addition, annual historical and forecast data is provided for selected time series. Data are provided in US dollars and volume. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their market share.
- Executive Summary
- Table Figure 1-1. North American Building Envelope Market Overview
- Short-Term Analysis
- Economic Forecast
- Table North American Gross Domestic Product, 2022 - 2026 (billion 2023 US dollars)
- Short-Term Building Construction Outlook
- Table North American Building Construction Expenditures, 2022 - 2026 (billion 2022 US dollars)
- Short-Term Building Envelope Industry Trends
- Table North America: Annual Building Envelope Demand by Country & Product, 2022 - 2026 (million US dollars)
- Table Figure 2-1. North America: Building Envelope Demand, 2022 - 2026 (million US dollars)
- Economic Forecast
- Overview
- What Is the Building Envelope?
- Study Scope
- Importance of the Building Envelope
- Historical Market Trends & Growth Drivers
- Table North America: Building Envelope Demand by Country, 2014 - 2024 (million US dollars)
- Table Figure 3-1. North America: Building Envelope Demand, 2008 - 2024 (million US dollars)
- Regional Trends
- North American Demand
- Table North America: Building Envelope Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Table North America: Annual Building Envelope Demand by Country, 2021 - 2028 (million US dollars)
- Table Figure 3-2. North America: Building Envelope Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- United States
- Table United States: Building Envelope Demand by Product & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Table United States: Annual Building Envelope Demand by Product & Market, 2021 - 2028 (million US dollars)
- Canada
- Table Canada: Building Envelope Demand by Product & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Table Canada: Annual Building Envelope Demand by Product & Market, 2021 - 2028 (million US dollars)
- North American Demand
- Demand by Product
- Table North America: Building Envelope Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Table North America: Annual Building Envelope Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028 (million US dollars)
- Table Figure 3-3. North America: Building Envelope Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Markets Overview (Residential vs. Commercial)
- Table North America: Building Envelope Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Table North America: Annual Building Envelope Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028 (million US dollars)
- Table Figure 3-4. North America: Building Envelope Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Pricing & Inflation Impact
- Table North America: Building Envelope Price Deflator & Prices by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (2024=100, US$/unit, US$/sq, US$/lin ft, &US$/sq ft)
- Table North America: Annual Building Envelope Price Deflator & Prices by Product, 2021 - 2028 (2024=100, US$/unit, US$/sq, US$/lin ft, &US$/sq ft)
- What Is the Building Envelope?
- Factors Impacting the Building Envelope Market
- Building Construction Outlook
- Table North America: Building Construction Expenditures by Country & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (billion US 2022 dollars)
- Building Standards & Regulations
- Building Codes
- Green Building Certification
- Health & Safety Regulations
- Labor Supply Issues
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Recycling & Recycled Content
- Building Heating & Cooling
- Product Emissions
- Energy-Efficient Production & Transportation
- Building Construction Outlook
- Windows & Exterior Doors
- Scope & Product Description
- Table Figure 5-1. Windows & Doors: Product Examples
- Role in Building Envelope
- Table Figure 5-2. Windows & Doors: Key Functions for the Building Envelope
- Regional Trends
- Demand Overview
- Table North America: Window & Exterior Door Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & thousand units)
- Table Figure 5-3. North America: Window & Exterior Door Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (billion US 2022 dollars)
- United States
- Table United States: Window & Exterior Door Demand by Product, Material, &Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & thousand units)
- Canada
- Table Canada: Window & Exterior Door Demand by Product, Material, &Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & thousand units)
- Demand Overview
- Products
- Demand Overview
- Table North America: Window & Exterior Door Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Windows
- Table Figure 5-4. North America: Window Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Exterior Doors
- Table Figure 5-5. North America: Exterior Door Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Demand Overview
- Material Trends
- Table North America: Window & Exterior Door Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Table Figure 5-6. North America: Window & Exterior Door Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Markets
- Demand by Market
- Table North America: Window & Exterior Door Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Residential
- Table Figure 5-7. North America: Residential Window & Exterior Door Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Commercial
- Table Figure 5-8. North America: Commercial Window & Exterior Door Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Demand by Market
- New Product Development
- Smart Windows
- Table Figure 5-9. Smart Windows: Product Examples
- Hurricane Resistance
- Table Figure 5-10. Hurricane Resistance: Product Examples
- Thin Triple-Pane Windows
- Table Figure 5-11. Thin Triple-Pane Windows: Product Examples
- Smart Windows
- Key Suppliers
- Scope & Product Description
- Roofing
- Scope & Product Description
- Table Figure 6-1. Roofing: Products Examples
- Role in Building Envelope
- Table Figure 6-2. Roofing: Key Functions for the Building Envelope
- Regional Trends
- Demand Overview
- Table North America: Roofing Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & million squares)
- Table Figure 6-3. North America: Roofing Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- United States
- Table United States: Roofing Demand by Material & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & million squares)
- Canada
- Table Canada: Roofing Demand by Material & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & million squares)
- Demand Overview
- Materials Trends
- Table North America: Roofing Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Table Figure 6-4. North America: Roofing Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Markets
- Demand by Market
- Table North America: Roofing Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Residential
- Table Figure 6-5. North America: Residential Roofing Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Commercial
- Table Figure 6-6. North America: Commercial Roofing Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Demand by Market
- New Product Development
- More Durable, Long-Lasting Roof Materials
- Table Figure 6-7. More Durable, Long-Lasting Roofing Materials: Product Examples
- Labor Saving Roofing Products
- Table Figure 6-8. Labor Saving Roofing Products: Product Examples
- Solar Roofing
- Table Figure 6-9. Solar Roofing: Product Examples
- More Durable, Long-Lasting Roof Materials
- Key Suppliers
- Scope & Product Description
- Siding
- Scope & Product Description
- Table Figure 7-1. Siding: Product Examples
- Role in Building Envelope
- Table Figure 7-2. Siding: Key Functions for the Building Envelope
- Regional Trends
- Demand Overview
- Table North America: Siding Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & million squares)
- Table Figure 7-3. North America: Siding Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- United States
- Table United States: Siding Demand by Material & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & million squares)
- Canada
- Table Canada: Siding Demand by Material & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars & million squares)
- Demand Overview
- Materials Trends
- Table North America: Siding Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Markets
- Demand by Market
- Table North America: Roofing Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Residential
- Table Figure 7-4. North America: Residential Siding Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Commercial
- Table Figure 7-5. North America: Commercial Siding Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Demand by Market
- New Product Development
- New Styles & Aesthetic Improvements
- Table Figure 7-6. Product Examples: New Styles & Aesthetic Improvements
- Improved Performance of Vinyl Siding
- Table Figure 7-7. Improved Performance of Vinyl Siding: Product Examples
- Recycled Content & Recyclability of Siding
- Table Figure 7-8. Recycled Content & Recyclability of Siding: Product Examples
- New Styles & Aesthetic Improvements
- Key Suppliers
- Scope & Product Description
- Insulation
- Scope & Product Description
- Table Figure 8-1. Thermal Building Insulation: Product Examples
- Role in Building Envelope
- Table Figure 8-2. Thermal Building Insulation: Key Functions for the Building Envelope
- Regional Trends
- Demand Overview
- Table North America: Thermal Building Insulation Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars, million pounds, &million sq ft R-1)
- Table Figure 8-3. North America: Thermal Building Insulation Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- United States
- Table United States: Thermal Building Insulation Demand by Material & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars, million pounds, &million sq ft R-1)
- Canada
- Table Canada: Thermal Building Insulation Demand by Material & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars, million pounds, &million sq ft R-1)
- Demand Overview
- Materials Trends
- Table North America: Thermal Building Insulation Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Markets
- Demand by Market
- Table North America: Thermal Building Insulation Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Residential
- Table Figure 8-4. North America: Residential Thermal Insulation Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Commercial
- Table Figure 8-5. North America: Commercial Thermal Insulation Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Demand by Market
- New Product Development
- Eco-Friendly Blowing Agents for Spray-Foam Plastic Insulation
- Table Figure 8-6. Eco-Friendly Blowing Agents for Spray Foam Insulation: Product Example
- Sustainable Materials
- Table Figure 8-7. Sustainable Insulation Materials: Product Examples
- Safer & Faster to Install Products
- Table Figure 8-8. Safer and Faster to Install Products: Product Example
- Eco-Friendly Blowing Agents for Spray-Foam Plastic Insulation
- Key Suppliers
- Scope & Product Description
- Air & Water Barriers
- Scope & Product Description
- Table Figure 9-1. Air & Water Barriers: Product Examples
- Role in Building Envelope
- Table Figure 9-2. Air & Water Barriers: Key Functions for the Building Envelope
- Regional Trends
- Demand Overview
- Table North America: Air & Water Barrier Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Table Figure 9-3. North America: Air & Water Barrier Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- United States
- Table United States: Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Canada
- Table Canada: Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Demand Overview
- Products
- Demand by Product
- Table North America: Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Flashing
- Table Figure 9-4. North America: Flashing Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Roofing Underlayment
- Table Figure 9-5. North America: Roofing Underlayment Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Exterior Wall Water-Resistive Barriers
- Table Figure 9-6. North America: Exterior Wall Water-Resistive Barrier Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Below-Grade Waterproofing
- Table Figure 9-7. North America: Below-Grade Waterproofing Demand by Country, 2001 - 2029 (million US dollars)
- Demand by Product
- Markets
- Demand by Market
- Table North America: Air & Water Barrier Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Residential
- Table North America: Residential Air & Water Barrier Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Commercial
- Table North America: Commercial Air & Water Barrier Demand by Country, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million US dollars)
- Demand by Market
- New Product Development
- Fluid/Liquid-Applied Products
- Table Figure 9-8. Fluid/Liquid-Applied Products: Product Examples
- Easy-to-Install Products
- Table Figure 9-9. Easy-to-Install Products: Product Examples
- Recycled Content & Recyclability of Air & Water Barriers
- Table Figure 9-10. Recycling Content & Recyclability of Air & Water Barriers: Product Examples
- Fluid/Liquid-Applied Products
- Key Suppliers
- Scope & Product Description
- Competitive Analysis
- Which Companies Supply Building Envelope Products?
- Market Share
- Table Figure 10-1. North America Building Envelope Market Share by Company, 2024 (billion US dollars)
- Table Figure 10-2. North America Building Envelope Market: Leading Supplier, 2024
- Table Figure 10-3. North America Building Envelope Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2024
- Table Figure 10-4. North America Building Envelope Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2024
- Distribution Channels
- Appendix
- Report Details
- Table Relevant Industry Codes
- Table Relevant HS Codes
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Data Changes from Previous Versions
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Table North America: Macroeconomic Indicators, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (billion US 2022 dollars)
- Demographic Trends
- Table North America: Population & Households, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (million persons)
- Residential Building Construction
- Table North America: Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (billion US 2022 dollars)
- Commercial Building Construction
- Table North America: Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034 (billion US 2022 dollars)
- Economic Environment
- Report Details
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