Posted 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 […]
Posted 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 […]
Posted 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 […]
Posted on within In this article we’ll explain the three major steps to trim out a window for insulated vinyl siding. These are our recommendations for the best finished appearance, although there are many methods to install trim around a window. Trimming out windows and doors is one of the most important steps when […]
The Right Way Topics At Progressive Foam, we offer insulation products made from both expanded polystyrene (EPS) and graphite polystyrene (GPS), so we field a lot of questions about what Neopor GPS is and how it works. If you’re looking for highly energy-efficient, rigid insulation, Neopor GPS might be perfect for your project. […]
As the inventors of insulated vinyl siding, we have received hundreds of testimonials from customers over the years claiming that insulated vinyl siding made their homes quieter than before the siding was installed. Whether the noise was a neighbor’s barking dog, street traffic sounds, or a heavy thunderstorm, wrapping the home in a layer of […]
Posted on within 2018 Energy Tax Credits: Does Insulated Siding Qualify? Most federal energy tax credits for energy saving upgrades for residential homes expired at the end of 2016, while some were retroactively made available to purchases through December 31, 2017. Although there are currently no federal energy tax credit programs for 2018, there […]
Posted on within Verb: The movement of heat across an object that is more conductive than the materials around it. Thermal bridging is the movement of heat across an object that is more conductive than the materials around it. The conductive material creates a path of least resistance for heat. Thermal bridging across […]
Posted on within 3 Ways to Insulate Siding and Reduce Home Energy Loss There is no better time to add insulation to the walls of an existing home than when new siding is installed. The old siding will either be removed or covered up in the process, making it easy to add insulation […]
Posted on within Insulated Vinyl Siding: Does It Really Work? A deeper look at energy savings, moisture management, and durability Insulated vinyl siding has been around since the mid-1990’s and has been installed on over half a million homes. Despite this track record, many people are not familiar with what insulated vinyl siding […]
