The insulating foam used in insulated vinyl siding features a perm rating of up to 5 0 providing much better breathability tha comparable insulation products with perm ratings of 1 5 or less.
Exteruor insulating siding.
Because of this breathability installing insulated vinyl siding does not require costly venting as do some other insulation materials.
Exterior insulation and finish system eifs is a general class of non load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated water resistant finished surface in an integrated composite material system in europe systems similar to eifs are known as external wall insulation system ewis and external thermal insulation cladding system etics.
A continuous layer of insulating sheathing applied to the exterior surface of a wall will minimize condensation and moisture levels.
Condensation and elevated moisture levels cause rot mold and mildew.
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.
Insulated vinyl siding is standard vinyl siding with a backing of solid rigid foam insulation.
Backed with breathable foam insulated siding wraps your home s exterior with a continuous blanket of insulation up to 1 thick.
The insulation helps lower your energy bills adds impact resistance and makes your home quieter by reducing the transfer of outdoor noise.