Homeowners in New England are increasingly turning to building‑envelope design to safeguard their properties against the region’s harsh weather, a shift highlighted by CertainTeed’s Resilience360™ program.
What the Resilience360™ program offers
According to Galen Burrell, senior building science strategist at CertainTeed, a resilient home “is one that’s well‑designed and durable to the outside elements.” The initiative treats the roof, walls and related components as a unified system rather than isolated parts. By coordinating roofing, exterior walls, flashing and drainage, the approach aims to “anticipate, withstand, and recover from extreme weather conditions.”
CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Saint‑Gobain North America, manufactures a range of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, insulation and drywall. Its emphasis on sustainable, high‑performance materials underpins the concept, which the company describes as “more than the sum of its parts.”
How the building envelope works in practice
In New America, long winters and coastal storms test a home’s durability. Burrell notes that weather events are getting more intense and that the climate is causing more damage than ever.
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A roof serves as the first line of defense, but the effort extends beyond shingles to include a complete system that channels wind and water away, reducing the risk of mold, energy loss and structural damage.
Walls receive similar attention. While homeowners often focus on siding aesthetics, the initiative stresses the importance of the layers beneath, ensuring that water drains efficiently while the wall remains breathable. Proper detailing at transition points—such as windows, doors and roof‑to‑wall interfaces—helps prevent hidden damage that might otherwise go unnoticed until repair costs rise.
Certified contractors are essential to success. These professionals receive training that goes beyond standard installation, gaining a “system‑level” understanding of how materials interact across the entire home. Field support is offered to review critical details, ensuring that they are not left to troubleshoot alone.
Compared with earlier decades, when construction often relied on individual components without integrated design, the shift toward a full‑circle envelope reflects broader industry trends toward durability and energy efficiency.
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Since its founding in 1904, CertainTeed has highlighted purpose‑driven design and innovation. Burrell emphasizes that the company’s goal is to “help homeowners protect what matters most to them,” offering confidence to face weather challenges for the next thirty years.
Homeowners can locate a credentialed contractor through the company’s online directory.
By opting for a system‑focused installation, residents aim to reduce long‑term repair costs and improve overall home durability, a practical response to the increasingly volatile climate that defines New England’s weather patterns.
