Home Remodeling Technology, Inc. Confidential Report

APPLYING INSULATION

Use insulation as an underlayment for the siding. Adding extra insulation is a plus as it helps reduce utility bills and sound-proof the home.

The insulation used does not have an extremely high R-value; however, R-value can be misleading at times. In order to reduce your utility bills you must stop air infiltration and regulate hot/cold air flow.

Most insulations are made of styrofoam or polystyrene and some have a plastic or foil moisture barrier. A moisture barrier is an important feature because it helps keep the old wall dry.

When vinyl siding is used and a foil moisture barrier is used, it is best to have the foil face in or be next to the old wall as vinyl siding tends to get very warm during the summer and the foil facing out will sometimes cause warping of the siding. However, this is not the case when steel siding is used.

Most insulations are available in 4' x 8' sheets and besides insulating the home, they also help create a flat, even wall to work with.

In short, use insulation under your new siding. It will solve a multitude of problems.

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