Advantages of Quality Vinyl Siding
Which Siding is the right Siding? Cedar? New Age Hard Board? Fiber Cement? Metal? Cheap Vinyl?
CEDAR?
“Stanwood Homeowners' Dream Cracked by Warped Siding” “ As the Slacks' situation illustrates, newer siding products touted as long- lasting, easy to maintain and durable aren't necessarily worry-free.” -HeraldNet.com New Age Hard Board?
Fiber Cement?
Fiber Cement??? On the cement board siding shown at the top of this page stain was found flaking off of the siding - a subject of consumer complaint about this home located in central Nebraska. Building paper was installed below the siding, there was no evidence of delamination or water damage, and the siding was delivered to the builder (Wardcraft) already stained.
Metal?
Cheap Vinyl?
The Charter Oak Story
Charter Oak Introduced in 1996
Key Ingredients Pure-Strength PVC Resin Stay-Right PVC Stabilizers True-Shield Impact Modifiers Designer’s Choice Pigment Concentrates Ti-Shield Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Chroma-True ASA Acrylic
Superior Resistance to Flex
Superior Wind Resistance mph wind load —Category 5 hurricane force winds
Key Features: Key Features: – Exclusive Tri-Beam design – Self Shimming – D 4 ½ profile – Panel thickness.046 – Impact resistance – Cat. 5 Wind Resistance – TiO2 & Chroma-True
Value Add Options Extended Lengths Available Standard12’6” Standard 12’6” XL16’8” XXL25’ FullBack Insulation SL = R 2.5 DL = R 3.0
Selling the Energy Story
Energy Economics
“Thermal Bridging” high thermal conductivity studs, nails, plates and headers low thermal conductivity insulation – In the case of a wall cavity, heat travels through building components with a high thermal conductivity – such as framing members like studs, nails, plates and headers – at a greater rate than through building components with low thermal conductivity – e.g. insulation.
Energy Economics
Hot Spots
Thermal Bridging Glass makes up approximately 12% of the surface area of a home Exterior cladding and entry doors make up the additional 88%
Thermal Bridging Stud framing equals roughly 25% of the home’s exterior surface area The insulation R-value of a 2 x 4 stud is approximately an R-1
Energy Economics Insulated Siding R-2.5 could provide a % gain in “Whole Wall System R-Value”
According to a recent R RR Remodeling Online report, homeowners who choose to remodel green COULD lower energy consumption by 30% to 50%.
156% Increase 627% Increase 665% Increase 853% Increase Energy Economics Based on Historical Data from the U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Economics It’s in homeowner’s best interest to find solutions to the existing energy leaks in their homes.