The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released its latest U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. Historical data for 2017 through 2024 and forecast data for 2025 through 2027 are included in the report. Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of April 2025. A session about this new report will take place at the upcoming FGIA Virtual Summer Summit June 17-18. Register now for this online event to have the opportunity to ask questions about the study.
Housing starts
Total housing starts fell by 3 percent in 2024, due to the significant declines in multi-family (25 percent) while single family and manufactured housing both grew. Going forward, the overall new housing market is expected to slightly decrease in 2025 before increasing in 2026.
Residential windows
The demand for prime windows fell by 2 percent in 2024. The demand for windows in new housing increased by 1 percent in 2024, with a decrease of 1 percent forecasted for 2025. 2026 will increase 3 percent before a decline of 2 percent in 2027. Meanwhile, remodelling and replacement window demand fell in 2024 by 5 percent and is forecast to shrink by 1 percent in 2025, with slow growth of 1 to 2 percent in 2026 and 2027.
Residential doors
In the residential market, 2024 new construction demand for entry doors declined by less than 1 percent. Meanwhile, entry door remodelling and replacement demand, which continues to represent a significantly larger share of total demand, declined at 7 percent. The total market declined by 4 percent versus 2023 and is expected to grow in 2025 through 2027.
Commercial windows
The non-residential glazing market decreased by 3 percent in 2024, with increases across all applications. New construction fell 5 percent, while renovation demand grew 2 percent.
Commercial doors
In 2024, non-residential construction demand for entry doors decreased by 2 percent. Looking forward, growth is expected in 2025 through 2027.
Residential skylights
Residential skylights closed the year with a growth rate of 3 percent over 2023 volume. Skylight activity for new construction was up 4 percent, while remodeling and replacement skylight activity was up 3 percent in 2024 versus 2023.
The updated FGIA U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast, as well as the other reports listed above, are available for purchase from the FGIA Online Store.