The insulation helps lower your energy bills adds impact resistance and makes your home quieter by reducing the transfer of outdoor noise.
Exteruor insulating siding.
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.
Durability exterior walls window frames soffit and trim that will not rot peel or warp can contribute to achieving points for quality management of durability.
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.
If the exterior wall sheathing is below the dew point temperature condensation will form on the sheathing.
Backed with breathable foam insulated siding wraps your home s exterior with a continuous blanket of insulation up to 1 thick.
Because of this breathability installing insulated vinyl siding does not require costly venting as do some other insulation materials.
Condensation and elevated moisture levels cause rot mold and mildew.