With the added insulation, this concern is greatly reduced if not nullified. Pest Control: The insulation actually acts as an additional layer of protection against pests such as termites and other bugs.
However, vinyl siding is naturally resistant to pests anyway. Some of the most prevalent cons of insulated siding include: Cost: Compared to traditional vinyl siding, this option is not cheap. In fact, the cost is quite a bit higher.
While the installation process is similar to traditional vinyl installation, the labor costs are higher as well. This is largely due to the panels being thicker, which requires more effort to cut. Plus, the panels must be installed perfectly. One incorrectly installed panel compromises the entire installation, which translates to needing an installer that is trained and experienced with insulated siding specifically.
Having the insulation glued to the back of the siding creates many problems including buckling, breaking, leaking issues. Installing insulated siding requires additional steps and tools. To start, table saws or handsaws are required just to cut the panels. Normal siding only requires hand snips. For the installation itself, preparation around the doors, windows, and other openings is required before installation can begin.
This is basically to accommodate the thickness of the insulated panels. Shipping and delivery of the pieces are trickier as well since it takes twice as many boxes to ship everything. This can effectively delay the project start date if it occurs. Consider Premium Vinyl Some homeowners may not have the budget for insulated siding, or they are turned off by the main disadvantages of insulated siding but still want something stronger than traditional vinyl.
The reasons for this are as follows: More wood-like appearance Thicker than regular vinyl Stronger and more durable A longer lifespan Customization options In addition to these benefits, premium vinyl siding is generally cheaper than insulated siding while still offering some insulation benefits. Rigid, foam-backed siding reduces thermal bridging which can add R2-R2. Some insulated siding can even qualify your home for an energy star rating. If you are trying to decide between using foam sheeting plus WRB wrapping or insulated vinyl siding , be sure to discuss the R values with your contractor.
The higher-R-rated sheets cost considerably more. Make sure you know what the contractor is putting on your home and what your added R value will be. Be sure that your contractor knows about codes in your area when applying foam and WRB. Most new homes are now built using the sheeting and WRB.. Another benefit of insulation is that it reduces noise.
If you live near a highway or on a busy road, this would be a desirable addition to your home project. Because of this breathability, installing insulated vinyl siding does not require costly venting as do some other insulation materials. Therefore, insulated vinyl siding does not create moisture problems from water vapor generated inside the home.
But what about bulk water from the outside? According to an article from FineHomebuilding. Water always finds a way behind siding. Because insulated vinyl siding contains a rigid foam core, some people have thought the foam might absorb and mold moisture. In fact, of nine different wall assembly types such as hollow vinyl siding, manufactured stone, fiber cement, and brick, insulated vinyl siding kept the wall dryer than any other cladding option.
You might wonder how that can be, considering other claddings create a leakier system overall. The thermal resistance of insulated siding provides a double benefit: reduced heat flow in the wall assembly, thereby saving energy, and a higher wall cavity temperature, resulting in increased drying capacity. Conclusion : No, insulated vinyl siding does NOT cause moisture problems.
Insulated vinyl siding is made of two primary components: rigid foam insulation and vinyl siding. The vinyl siding acts as a skin, permanently adhered to the insulating foam core.
The adhesive used to attach the siding to the vinyl actually cures to create a permanent bond between the two components. Learn more about this process in the video below. In addition, both the siding and the foam have very similar rates of expansion and contraction, meaning they are very compatible to be used together. The coefficient of thermal expansion for the insulation is. Conclusion : No, the foam and vinyl will not separate over time. Although you may have only heard of insulated vinyl siding recently, it is a product that has been around for many years The first insulated vinyl siding product was launched in as a collaboration between Progressive Foam and Crane Performance Siding.
Since that time, every major vinyl siding manufacturer has launched their own versions of insulated vinyl siding, and between these groups it has been installed on over half a million homes. You can rest easy knowing that hundreds of thousands of people have put insulated vinyl siding on their homes. On top of a great track record, insulated vinyl siding is backed by a mountain of third party certified testing data.
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