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Vinyl Siding

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We install vinyl siding, vinyl porch ceilings, fiber-cement (Hardi) siding, on garages, additions, single family homes, townhouses, clubhouses, condos, hotels, and commercial buildings.  We are experts at new construction as well as renovation work. Try our home designer today to see what you home could look like tomorrow! We deliver Quality Carpentry, On Budget, & On Schedule

The Purpose Of Exterior Siding

Aesthetically, what is on the exterior of your house creates the first and often lasting impression of your home. Functionally, the siding material protects your house’s structure from the elements, mainly rain and wind driven moisture. Siding should be selected based on cost, aesthetics, durability, maintenance requirements, and environmental impact.

Vinyl Siding

So why is vinyl siding so popular among homeowners nationwide? It’s virtually maintenance free. The color does not peel, blister or flake, so there is never a need to paint. Ever. It also offers great curb appeal with more trim options, more styles and more colors than ever before. Plus it still offers the lowest total installed cost, as well as the lowest life cycle cost over the life of the home, making it a great value. Add to that its ability to withstand high winds (certified up to 90 mph or higher) as well as heat in excess of 100°F and sub-zero cold, plus an ability to resist termite infestation and moisture buildup, and you’ve got a vinyl siding product that’s attractive to many homeowners.

Side with Energy Efficiency

Homeowners know that consuming less energy can reduce the overall cost of maintaining their homes. Insulated siding is energy efficient and due to its ability to reduce thermal bridging, it has been added to the checklist of building products or methodologies that can help meet the requirements to qualify new homes under ENERGY STAR® Qualified Homes Version 3.

Insulated siding was added to the checklist for the following reasons:
It reduces thermal bridging between the home’s studs and exterior cladding
It blankets a home, creating a barrier over the studs, interrupting the flow of heat and providing continuous insulation
It’s rated R-value can be used to calculate the energy performance of the entire wall

And more recently, insulated siding has been put to the test by Newport Ventures. They are conducting a study to determine insulated siding’s effect on the energy performance of existing single-family homes under real-world conditions, with a focus on building air tightness and heating energy use. The Insulated Siding Energy Performance Study is ongoing with utility bill data being collected over the next two years. However, preliminary results show:
A 12 percent improvement in air tightness between the existing condition and post-installation of insulated siding
A 5 to 12 percent improvement in the projected heating energy savings for the four homes post-installation of insulated siding
An improvement (reduction) of 2 to 8 points in the homes’ HERS index through the installation of a water-resistive barrier and insulated siding