To get the most for your home improvement dollars, insulated siding can be an investment that pays dividends in more ways than one. Some of the latest developments in vinyl siding, for example, make it possible to reduce maintenance, add curb appeal and improve your home’s energy efficiency all at the same time.
Heat tends to flow from warmer to cooler spaces. Insulation attached to exterior siding can decrease this heat flow by providing an effective resistance to the movement of heat. That means holding in the warm air in the cold weather and keeping it out in warmer weather–all of which can contribute to energy savings.
Some say that with the introduction of CedarBoards™ Insulated Vinyl Siding, a popular line of vinyl siding from CertainTeed, it’s possible to have both energy savings and increased design options. Molded from real cedar boards, the authentic-style siding has a natural rough cedar texture and look of wide-board wood siding. Deep, straight-edge panel projections create a clean look of freshly sawn wood.
The siding is engineered for thermal and acoustical perfor-mance utilizing TrueComfort