Insulated Fiber Cement Siding
Both insulated vinyl siding and fiber cement are designed to replicate the look of traditional wood siding.
Insulated fiber cement siding. Insulated vinyl siding is made of rigid contoured insulation permanently adhered to vinyl siding while. Its aesthetic qualities harmonize with stone shake and board batten with equal effectiveness brilliantly combining energy efficiency with curb appeal. Cedarboards insulated siding provides the added strength and thermal benefit of rigid foam insulation with easy maintenance. Eps foam offers significantly more insulating power than fiber cement wood engineered wood or brick.
Our csips panels are manufactured with a expanded polystyrene insulating foam core of 1 to 3 pound density that is sandwiched between two 5 16 thick cement fiber skins. According to my calculations if i want to use rigid foam insulation on the outside of the 2 6 walls with r 21 fiberglass in the wall cavities i need at least r 11 25 in order to avoid condensation on the inside face of the sheathing. Fiber cement siding is a hardened concoction of cement sand and synthetic polymers. Available in flat face d7 and d6 profiles that mimic real wood siding.
Dressing your home in cedarboards is like wrapping your family in a cozy blanket. Fiber cement siding has exceptional benefits over other products as this cement type of siding offers more protection in terms of fire ratings and insulative properties. James hardie fiber cement siding is engineered to stand up to the elements and stand out in your neighborhood. Txl lamination creates a stronger bond for better on the wall performance.
Fiber cement siding resembles many types of wood siding and lasting finish and has little maintenance requirements for houses constructed with concrete masonry and wood sheathing alike. Inside you will enjoy a quieter more comfortable home. Designed to withstand physical trauma water damage and sun damage it can thrive in all climates. Craneboard solid core insulated siding wraps homes in advanced thermal resistance technology that conveys the authentic presence of cedar grain wood.
James hardie offers either 30 or 50 year warranties on all of their fiber cement siding options. D6 profiles available in longer 16 panels for fewer seams. I d like to side it in fiber cement siding to match the existing house.