By filling the voids behind the siding s stepped profile the insulation makes the complete material stiffer and more resistant to warping and movement than conventional vinyl siding.
Vinyl siding with insulated backing.
Rigid foam insulation and vinyl siding.
Here is an overview of the data.
The insulation helps lower your energy bills adds impact resistance and makes your home quieter by reducing the transfer of outdoor noise.
Studies backed by the siding industry have shown that insulated vinyl siding offers modest benefits at a substantial cost.
Insulated vinyl siding advantages.
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The adhesive used to attach the siding to the vinyl actually cures to create a permanent bond between the two components.
Insulated vinyl siding will protect you against the elements and keep you comfortable.
Reduced energy use ranging from just 1 percent to about 11 percent.
The vinyl siding acts as a skin permanently adhered to the insulating foam core.
Unlike conventional hollow siding which can be damaged by rain hail or contact with your child s fastball.
Energy efficiency when they are installed properly vinyl siding and polymer siding create an efficient building envelope that does not conduct heat or cold.
Some products like our cedarboards insulated siding can actually increase the r value of the building envelope which.
As the inventors of insulated vinyl siding also known as foam backed siding you may be surprised to hear us say that insulated vinyl siding isn t for everyone as much as we think insulated vinyl siding is the best product for most applications there may be some situations where other products could be a better fit.
Insulated vinyl siding is made of two primary components.
Cedarboards d6 insulated siding contains 60 recycled content.
Backed with breathable foam insulated siding wraps your home s exterior with a continuous blanket of insulation up to 1 thick.
Insulated vinyl siding is standard vinyl siding with a backing of solid rigid foam insulation.
This makes for longer straighter panels and an increased curb appeal.
Pros and cons of insulated vinyl siding vs non insulated siding.
Cedarmax insulated vinyl siding is engineered with a strong rigid foam backing that can bridge the subtle bows and dips that are present on almost every wall.
A fresh look i ve been getting a lot of questions about insulated vinyl siding the vinyl siding with form fitted expanded polystyrene eps insulation permanently built into the back side of the double four courses of vinyl siding.