Energy Savings With Alcoa Vinyl Insulated Siding

Characteristics of Insulated Vinyl Siding

• The Alcoa insulated vinyl has the look and feel of real wood with a straight grain. It is available in a variety of colors that can complement any home exterior. The siding is bonded with Styrofoam that qualifies as an Energy Star product, according to the website Vinyl Siding Zone. Choose lengths from 12.1 to 16.8 inches and widths that range from 7 to 12 inches.

Energy Savings

• Installing the Alcoa insulated vinyl siding increases the R-value of your home up to 25 percent, according to Vinyl Siding Zone. The R-value reflects how resistant the material is to heat flow. Increasing the R-value on your home exterior ensures that loss of heat or cooled air is at a minimum, thus decreasing the cost of your utility bills. Other factors determine just how much energy you save with the insulated siding, such as the amount of energy you and your family use each month with other appliances and what temperature setting the heat and air is on during the day and at night. The combination of all these factors along with the insulation and other materials on the exterior of your home determine the total savings with the R-value increase of the insulated siding.

Other Benefits

• Installing the Alcoa vinyl insulated siding results in noise reduction from sources outside your home. The double thickness of the nail hem is important for consumers who live in areas where threats of tornadoes are common, as it prevents damage to the siding. The wind rating speed is 190 mph, according to Mastic Home Exteriors. The siding contains no silica dust that is harmful to the environment. The insulated siding has a fire rating of class 1(A).

Maintenance of the Siding

• The Alcoa vinyl insulated siding never requires painting. Freshen the look of your vinyl siding by spraying it with power washer held at eye level. You can also use the spray from a garden hose to wash away any debris. The Structure EPS siding is more impact-resistant than other types, therefore is less prone to dents from hail, rocks or a errant baseball or football.