Alside says the Ascend Composite Cladding system is designed to deliver a simpler installation process and lower cost to professionals. According to the manufacturer, the product comes in 20 fade-resistant colors and joins with a self-aligning stack lock that requires no specialized tools to install. The cladding is made with a glass-reinforced polymer and graphite-infused polystyrene, which provides a Class A Fire Rating. Ascend is reportedly priced to provide a lower total installed cost than competitive products. ascendcompositecladding.com