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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Posted on within Noun: A closed cell foam made of 98% air and 2% plastic, used in insulation and packaging applications EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) is a closed cell foam that has been around since the 1950’s. EPS is 98% trapped air and only 2% plastic, making it an efficient insulator with a small amount […]
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Posted on within Insulated Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement There are many siding products available on the market today to give the exterior of your home a beautiful appearance and protect it from the elements, but two products that are gaining popularity are insulated vinyl siding and fiber cement siding. In this article we […]
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Posted on within Vinyl Siding Profiles: A Design Guide Vinyl siding comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors to help you design the perfect look for your project. It is one of the most versatile siding products on the market today. Keep in mind that most vinyl siding profiles are intended to emulate the look […]
Read MoreThanks to new advancements in our manufacturing process, our Premium Series ProFold and Proboard Insulating Sheathing are now breathable! Whether you’re a new user of our products, or have been installing them for years, this new product feature can be used immediately to differentiate your business. In recent years, moisture management has become a very […]
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Posted on within EPS vs. XPS vs. GPS The goal with insulation is simple: to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient. But with so many products available on the market today, how do you know which one is right for your particular project? This article discusses EPS vs. XPS vs. GPS. There are […]
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Posted on within 5 Problems with Insulated Vinyl Siding: True or False? Every home siding product on the market today has features, benefits, and downsides. Finding the siding that is right for your project requires some research to see how each product aligns with your specific needs. This article discusses 5 problems with insulated vinyl […]
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