Associated Materials Innovations has added a new 5-inch Plank profile and a 7-inch Matte Texture option to ASCEND Composite Cladding for residential exteriors.
Associated Materials Innovations (AMI), based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, announced new profile and texture options for ASCEND Composite Cladding, expanding the premium cladding line for new construction and remodeling.
The expanded offering includes a new 5-inch Plank profile in Cedar Mill Grain Texture and a new Matte Texture option for the 7-inch Plank profile. Those additions join the existing 7-inch woodgrain Plank, 12-inch Board and Batten, a 21-color palette, and coordinated accessories.
“Exteriors are becoming more personal, more dimensional, and more important to the overall value of a home,” said Jess Matisz, vice president, marketing, Associated Materials Innovations. “This expansion gives pros more ways to help customers create a premium exterior they can picture, personalize, and feel confident choosing, while also supporting efficient installation and a clean finished look.”
AMI says ASCEND is engineered to support efficient installation and reduce finishing complexity by avoiding extra steps such as sealing, touching up, joint flashing, or caulking. Distributors and product details are at ascendcompositecladding.com.
“ASCEND delivers the authentic look of wood with the low-maintenance performance today’s homeowners want,” Matisz said. “With expanded profiles, textures, and coordinated accessories, the line helps pros guide customers from exterior inspiration to a finished look, delivering a premium exterior from every angle.”
The expanded ASCEND Composite Cladding line includes the following:
- New 5-inch Plank profile in Cedar Mill Grain Texture
- New Matte Texture option for the 7-inch Plank profile
- Existing 7-inch woodgrain Plank and 12-inch Board and Batten
- 21-color palette and coordinated accessories
- Focus on elevated design, low-maintenance wood look, and efficient installation




