Westlake Royal Building Products™ Celebrates Multiple Wins in NAHB’s The Nationals Awards

Words: Sarah Lograsso


Westlake Royal Building Products™
(Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is proud to announce that its Newpoint® Concrete Roof Tile and Eldorado Stone® brands were featured in multiple projects honored in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Nationals Awards.

The Nationals is one of the building industry's most prestigious awards programs, recognizing the best in new home sales, marketing and design. During a rigorous four-day judging process, the winners were selected from more than 1,200 entries by a panel of 13 industry experts. The awards were officially presented in early 2025 during a ceremony at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

"We're delighted and proud to have Newpoint Concrete Roof Tiles and Eldorado Stone featured in these award-winning homes," said Eric Miller, vice president of sales for Westlake Royal Building Products' stone and roofing solutions brands. "These recognitions from NAHB underscore that exceptional building materials can marry durability and curb appeal to create homes that stand out in the marketplace.”

Westlake Royal building materials were featured in three award-winning projects by KTGY, a design firm specializing in architecture, branding, interiors and planning. These projects are located in the Shawood at Sommers Bend neighborhood in Temecula, California:

  • Gold Award for Detached Community of the Year: Shawood at Sommers Bend featuring Newpoint Concrete Saxony 900 Slate in the color Appalachian.

  • Gold Award for Best Single Family Detached Model Home (3,501 to 4,000 square feet): Shawood at Sommers Bend Kiri Plan 3 featuring Eldorado Stone European Ledge in the color Ironmill and Newpoint Concrete Saxony 900 Slate in the color Sepia.

  • Silver Award: Shawood at Sommers Bend Sakura Plan 7 featuring Newpoint Concrete Saxony 900 Slate in the color Ebony.
The award-winning projects showcase Westlake Royal's innovative building products, combining performance and durability with aesthetic appeal. Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile delivers superior strength with a multi-dimensional appearance, featuring a Class A Fire Rating and up to a Class 4 Hail Rating. Available in numerous profiles and colors, these tiles create a high-performance Cool Roof System when paired with Westlake Royal™ Roofing Components.

Eldorado Stone combines diverse textures and formats with excellent fire resistance to support a wide range of architectural styles. Handcrafted to mirror nature’s artistry, this architectural stone veneer offers a refined aesthetic that elevates both exteriors and interiors. With a Class A Fire Rating and non-combustible properties, Eldorado Stone enhances design and provides lasting protection in wildfire-prone regions, maintaining its integrity even under extreme conditions.

"The Nationals' award winners set the standard for excellence in new home sales, marketing and design," said Tiffany George, chairperson of The Nationals. "These prestigious awards have represented NAHB's dedication to recognizing innovation, creativity and success for more than 40 years."


Learn more about Westlake Royal's award-winning building products at westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com.

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About Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile
Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile adds long-lasting beauty, durability, and increased energy efficiency to any home. Designed to withstand harsh climate conditions, these low-maintenance tiles are available in a wide range of profiles, colors, blends, and textures—from traditional Spanish barrel tiles to low-profile shake and slate options—to complement diverse architectural styles. Backed by a Limited Lifetime, Fully Transferable, Non-Prorated Concrete Product Warranty, Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile is a durable investment in both style and performance. Newpoint is a brand of Westlake Royal Building Products.

About Eldorado Stone
For more than 50 years, Eldorado Stone has pushed the boundaries of possibilities, harnessing nature’s power and creativity to design a collection of premium architectural stone and brick veneer profiles. Handcrafted with artistic colors and expressive textures that verge from traditional to contemporary, Eldorado Stone products offer the ideal backdrop for curating spaces that lead to a lifetime of new moments to enjoy. To see how Eldorado Stone can be the start of something beautiful, visit EldoradoStone.com.

About Westlake Royal Building Products
Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc., a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Mouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. Westlake Royal Building Products manufactures high quality, low maintenance products to meet the specifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an unmatched array of colors, styles, and accessories.

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