A Study in Siding

by Matt Dobson
Created: May 9, 2012

Contractors who want to capitalize on the energy-efficiency trend can help consumers save money with insulated siding while improving the comfort and curb appeal of their homes.

Progressive Foam Technologies Inc.

This illustration demonstrates how insulated siding continuously insulated over the studs, which is where a home sees the greatest energy loss.
This illustration demonstrates how insulated siding continuously insulated over the studs, which is where a home sees the greatest energy loss.
Vinyl Siding Institute Inc.

Insulated siding can help homes realize energy savings of up to 12 percent.
Insulated siding can help homes realize energy savings of up to 12 percent.
Vinyl Siding Institute Inc.

To correctly overlap the panels, insert the vinyl tab at the end of one panel between the foam and the vinyl of the adjacent panel to ensure continuous insulation
To correctly overlap the panels, insert the vinyl tab at the end of one panel between the foam and the vinyl of the adjacent panel to ensure continuous insulation
Vinyl Siding Institute Inc.

Insulated siding is vinyl siding with rigid foam insulation laminated or permanently attached to the panel.
Insulated siding is vinyl siding with rigid foam insulation laminated or permanently attached to the panel.
Vinyl Siding Institute Inc.

Matt Dobson is the code and regulatory director for the Vinyl Siding Institute, Washington, D.C. He is a member of the International Code Council’s Code Development Committee for the International Building Code, a consensus committee member for the development of ICC 700, National Green Building Standard, and a member of NAHB.

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A Study in Siding

Contractors who want to capitalize on the energy-efficiency trend can help consumers save money with insulated siding while improving the comfort and curb appeal of their homes.

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