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Posted on within Fiber cement siding, also known as Hardie Board is a siding material that was introduced to the market in the 1980’s as a replacement for asbestos cement siding products. It has become common in some parts of the country, offering design versatility and a solid feel. Some fiber cement siding manufacturers include […]
Read MorePosted on within If your home is ready for an exterior facelift, painting your vinyl siding may seem like a quick solution. However, painting your vinyl siding may not be the best long-term solution for your home. There are five key factors to consider before you decide if you should paint or install new vinyl […]
Read MorePosted on within Fiber cement is a siding material that was introduced to the market in the 1980’s as a replacement for asbestos cement siding products. It has become common in some parts of the country, offering design versatility and a solid feel. Some fiber cement manufacturers include James Hardie, Nichiha, and Allura. […]
Read MorePosted on within If you’re re-siding your home, the first thing you want to know is how much it will cost, right? This question is very difficult to answer because every home is different, and there are many options for material, profile, color, and brand on the market today. Buying new siding is […]
Read MorePosted on within 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 […]
Read MorePosted on within Noun: An exterior cladding for homes and commercial buildings, made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Vinyl siding is an exterior cladding for homes and commercial buildings. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other ingredients give vinyl siding color, flexibility, and durability. It is the most commonly used siding product in the United States and […]
Read MorePosted on within Noun: The capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow. R-value is the measure of an insulating material’s ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the more energy savings provided by the insulation. To test for R-value, a piece of insulation is placed between two plates in […]
Read MorePosted on within Vinyl siding is one of the lowest maintenance cladding products available on the market today. Over the last few decades, manufacturers have been increasingly producing vinyl to strict standards, protecting against fading, cracking, blow offs in extreme winds, and more. One weakness of vinyl siding is the hollow void created […]
Read MorePosted on within Noun: Fiber cement siding is an exterior cladding for homes and commercial buildings, made from cement and with cellulose fibers. Fiber cement siding is an exterior cladding for homes and commercial buildings. Made from cement and with cellulose fibers, it is available in planks, shingles, and flat boards. It comes pre-painted […]
Read MorePosted on within Noun: XPS, or extruded polystyrene, is closed cell insulation commonly used in remodeling and new construction applications. XPS (extruded polystyrene) is closed cell insulation used in remodeling and new construction. XPS is typically available in flat, rectangular boards due to limitations in the manufacturing process. XPS provides increased rigidity, making […]
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