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Cornerstone Building faces wage-and-hour abuse claims after judge denies dismissal bid. A federal judge denied an exterior building products manufacturer's bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the company engaged in wage-and-hour abuses against its hourly-paid or non-exempt employees in Washington. Cornerstone Building Brands Services Inc., a North Carolina-based manufacturer with offices throughout the United States, faces a civil lawsuit filed by Margeaux Hesterly, a former hourly-paid, non-exempt field service coordinator at the company's Spokane, Washington, facility. Hesterly alleges that during her roughly three years with the company, she experienced what she describes as various wage-and-hour violations, including "non-compliant meal and rest breaks, off-the-clock work, unpaid or underpaid overtime, sick leave violations and personnel file violations." Former Employee Alleges Unpaid Work, Break and Overtime Violations According to court documents, Hesterly states that while she was often scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., she ended up working "significantly more hours in the evenings, on the weekends and during her legally protected breaks." She also alleges that she was routinely interrupted during meal breaks and was told to work during breaks at the request of her supervisor. In all, Hesterly makes the following claims that Cornerstone failed to: * Provide rest breaks; * Provide meal breaks; * Pay minimum wages for all hours worked; * Pay overtime wages due; * Accrue and allow use of paid sick leave; * Pay all wages due at termination; * Maintain accurate payroll records; and * Provide personnel file records. Cornerstone filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on April 16, arguing that Hesterly failed to sufficiently allege that she performed compensable work or that the company knew of or willfully committed the alleged wage-and-hour violations. The company also contended that she had not identified a uniform, class-wide policy supporting her claims and had failed to exhaust administrative remedies related to her personnel file allegations. Court Rejects Dismissal Arguments, Allows Class Claims to Proceed In his denial of Cornerstone's dismissal motion, United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice rejects Cornerstone's argument that Hesterly had to show her unpaid work was "integral and indispensable" to her job duties. He states that Washington law does not appear to incorporate the federal Portal-to-Portal Act standard, which amended the Fair Labor Standards Act by excluding certain preliminary and postliminary activities from compensable work time under federal law. Judge Rice also found that Hesterly had sufficiently alleged that Cornerstone knew about the uncompensated time. He further allowed Hesterly's willfulness claims to proceed, citing allegations that Cornerstone placed work expectations upon her that were impossible to complete within the time allotted, disciplined her when she was unable to meet those expectations or when she attempted to work overtime hours, and required her to work during unpaid meal periods. 1 comment. * Steven B. July 23, 2026 Washington State. Nothing else needed to be said. No company based in North Carolina has a snowball's chance in hell of ever winning an employee based lawsuit in a liberal state. Capitalism is sinful on the West Coast. Reply

Simonton Windows & Doors catalog now available in Paradigm Vendo. July 21, 2026 Paradigm announced the addition of two new Simonton Windows & Doors series products to Paradigm Vendo. The Madeira and Daylight Max series of windows and doors can now be quoted by Simonton dealers in the western part of the country, joining the Harbor Light and ComfortSmart series already available to dealers in the East. Benefits of this partnership. With these additional Simonton products now available in Paradigm Vendo, dealers and contractors have a clearer sales path from quote to close, supported by Cornerstone Building Brands's centralized catalog and pricing data. Adding the Madeira and Daylight Max series expands Paradigm Vendo's product offering nationally. This builds on existing Simonton product availability in the East Coast and Midwest; the Comfort Smart and Harbor Light series were made available late 2025. "This is an important milestone for Paradigm and for our partnership with Cornerstone Building Brands," says Jess Williamson, vice president of Manufacturer, Distributor, Retailer Division at Paradigm. "By bringing Simonton products into Paradigm Vendo, dealers can offer a top remodeling brand while streamlining the sales process and providing a more connected in-home selling experience." Cornerstone Building Brands has been a long-time Paradigm customer and an established user of Paradigm Omni for configuration, pricing, and quoting. Launching Simonton within Paradigm Vendo extends that relationship by connecting manufacturer product data to the dealer sales experience. "This launch is about making it easier for dealers to do business with us," says Pete Placido, vice president of Sales, Dealer Channel at Cornerstone Building Brands. "By offering Simonton products through Paradigm Vendo, we are giving dealers and contractors a simpler, more consistent way to quote and sell in the home, helping them move faster, serve customers better, and grow with confidence." Product lines such as SoftLite and Harvey Building Products are already available in Paradigm Vendo and have seen strong adoption among Cornerstone Building Brands dealers. Adding the Simonton Madeira and Daylight Max series expands that offering and gives dealers access to more of the products customers are looking for.

Jenny Marrs partners with Ply Gem(R) Windows and Doors, Mastic(R) Siding and Ply Gem Accessories from Cornerstone Building Brands to launch 12 curated exterior design palettes that help homeowners confidently coordinate colors, materials and products across the Ply Gem Portfolio. Jun 25, 2026 10:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time New lookbook and visualization tool help homeowners confidently coordinate home exteriors with products from the Ply Gem Portfolio aligned with current design trends CARY, N.C.,-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has partnered with designer and host of HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous Jenny Marrs to introduce 12 curated palettes featuring products from the Ply Gem portfolio of brands: Ply Gem Windows and Doors, Mastic Siding and Ply Gem accessories. Designed to help homeowners simplify exterior design decisions and create more cohesive, confident curb appeal, the palettes bring together coordinated siding, windows, stone, trim and accent color combinations inspired by today's shift toward warm, grounded and nature-influenced design. "With the Jenny Marrs Curated Exterior Palettes integrated into the Mastic Home Design Visualizer, homeowners can bring the signature style they've seen from Jenny on Fixer to Fabulous directly into their own homes." Share As part of the palette launch, Cornerstone Building Brands also introduced the Jenny Marrs Curated Exterior Palettes lookbook, which gives homeowners a deeper look into each palette through curated product pairings, design inspiration, trend insights and guidance from Marrs on how to bring each look to life. "Designing an exterior can feel overwhelming when there are so many options to choose from," said Jenny Marrs. "We wanted to create palettes that make the process feel more approachable by showing homeowners how colors and materials can naturally work together." To further support the design experience, homeowners can also explore the palettes using the Mastic Home Design Visualizer, where they can test combinations on their own home or sample projects before making final decisions. "With the Jenny Marrs Curated Exterior Palettes integrated into the Mastic Home Design Visualizer, homeowners can bring the signature style they've seen from Jenny on Fixer to Fabulous directly into their own homes," said Susan Selle, chief marketing officer at Cornerstone Building Brands. "The tool removes the guesswork by allowing users to confidently explore colors, textures and product pairings in real time, helping them make more informed decisions and achieve a cohesive exterior design with ease." The collection highlights a range of exterior styles and moods, from classic black-and-white contrast to calming greens, soft coastal tones, warm neutrals and dramatic modern palettes. Each design includes coordinated product and color pairings intended to help homeowners visualize a complete, cohesive exterior - featuring products from Cornerstone Building Brands' Ply Gem portfolio of exterior building product brands, including Ply Gem Windows & Doors, Mastic Vinyl Siding and complementary accents and accessories. Featured palettes include: * Timeless Contrast - a crisp black-and-white palette with modern farmhouse appeal * Evergreen Escape - calming greens layered with warm neutral accents * Morning Sage - soft whites and botanical tones that feel light and uplifting * Coastal Calm - airy blues and bright whites inspired by relaxed coastal living * Misty Cottage - soft greiges and layered textures with cottage-inspired charm * Seaside Retreat - weathered coastal tones with a relaxed, sun-washed feel * Warm Welcome - warm earth tones inspired by natural landscapes * Restful Ridge - grounded clay neutrals and rustic textures inspired by mountain retreats * Midnight Modern - deep navy tones paired with rich contrast and modern architecture * Modern Mood - rich, grounded neutrals balanced with natural texture * Bronze Haven - earthy bronze-inspired neutrals that feel warm and sophisticated * Heritage Revival - classic deep blues refreshed with timeless architectural character This new palette launch builds on Cornerstone Building Brands' broader partnership with Dave and Jenny Marrs, who have been brand ambassadors for the company since 2023. To learn more visit, www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com/Marrs. About Cornerstone Building Brands Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes approximately 19,400 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship is embedded in our culture and guides our commitment to responsible growth, environmental care and community impact. More News From Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. 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