Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has released its 2026 Study of the U.S. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylights, offering updated insights into residential and non-residential fenestration trends. The bi-annual report compiles shipment data, forecasts, and market drivers shaped by geopolitical shifts, technological change, and evolving energy regulations affecting the construction sector.

Residential data shows continued weakness across most segments. Prime window demand fell 5 percent in 2025, with new construction down 6 percent and forecast to decline another 4 percent in 2026. Replacement demand also fell 5 percent in 2025 and is expected to contract through 2027 before stabilising. Entry doors declined 4 percent in new builds and 8 percent in replacement markets, while skylights dropped 9 percent year-on-year due to weak replacement activity.

Non-residential segments show uneven performance. Site-fabricated windows accounted for 27.7 percent of vision area in 2025, followed by storefront systems at 26.1 percent. Entry door demand fell 10 percent, while overall non-residential spending is expected to decline in 2026 before recovering from 2028. The study, modernised into a slide-based format, improves accessibility and visual interpretation of complex datasets. A webinar on June 9 at 2 p.m. Central will present findings, led by Ducker Carlisle analysts.

FGIA’s updated reports also include regional and distribution analyses and are designed to support strategic planning across the fenestration supply chain. The full study is available through FGIA’s online store, with discounted access for members.