Do It Yourself Insulated Siding

Insulated vinyl siding is standard vinyl siding with a backing of solid rigid foam insulation.

Do it yourself insulated siding.

Backed with breathable foam insulated siding wraps your home s exterior with a continuous blanket of insulation up to 1 thick. Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices. Installing insulated vinyl siding is not a far departure from non insulated siding for those that are experienced. The insulation helps lower your energy bills adds impact resistance and makes your home quieter by reducing the transfer of outdoor noise.

Basic insulation options even before vinyl siding is installed you will need to install the insulation. Ask for references and check each one. Hit every stud with a fastener use a fastener length that penetrates into solid wood 1 1 4 in. By filling the voids behind the siding s stepped profile the insulation makes the complete material stiffer and more resistant to warping and movement than conventional vinyl siding.

It weathers well and it will protect your home the most. Most companies have comprehensive installation manuals but my top four installation tips for insulated siding would be. Fiberglass insulation should be installed in between the studs of the walls before you lay the vinyl siding. Get it in writing.

Ask for proof of insurance bonding and licensing from the installer. However the additional thickness of the insulation adhered to the siding does create some challenges that must be understood prior to installation. Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece. Don t nail it tight to the wall leave room for expansion.

Wood siding comes in clapboard also known as lap or bevel siding as well as shakes and shingles.