What are the significant benefits of Insulated Vinyl Siding?

There are several advantages to install these sidings.  Firstly, it lowers your heat and air-conditioning costs by maintaining a comfortable temperature inside.  As opposed to your standard vinyl siding, these panels greatly increase the sidings "R-Value*" up to 25% and goes up to R-3.65.  This is necessary to resist extreme hot and cold temperatures, as well as all weather conditions, such as high winds, great humidity, and hail storms.  These sidings are designed to withstand 160 MPH winds and lower moisture absorption.  Some of these sidings are manufactured with "Free Floating Foam."  Instead of being glued on, the foam is locked to allow expansion, contraction and lets the moisture escape to prevent rotting, mildew growth, and thermal breakdown.  A few other advantages are its reduction of exterior noise, its resistance to insects, and its reinforcement for straighter walls that resist impact, warping, cracking, crumbling, or shifting. 

What types of styles / materials are these panels available in?

Some are available in natural wood-grain patterns to appear like real wood.  These types of panels are installed over the seams creating a naturally staggered look and a clean finish, while still keeping a natural wood appearance.  They also come in unique details and colors, and can even be installed over wood framing.  (Foam backing creates a straighter appearance and a more solid feel. Some are available with a 6" and 7" foam backing.  This makes the home look more architecturally accurate and make the home appear even bigger due to these wider type panels.)  Another available material is cedar wood.  It is finished with a low-gloss, select cedar appearance.  The rigid foam backing increases R-value up to 22%, as well as providing strength for great impact resistance.  This rigid foam is also treated with insect repellent and fire retardant, while containing no ozone-depleting chemicals.  Cedar also comes in 12 colors and assortment of trim types.       


*qualified insulation product of ENERGY STAR®
 *R-Value is the resistance to heat flow  

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