Vinyl Siding Over Rigid Insulation

Plus rigid foam insulation applied over the outside walls.

Vinyl siding over rigid insulation.

There are insulated rigid foam products that will increase the insulation factor but you ll pay much more for r 5 to r 7. By filling the voids behind the siding s stepped profile the insulation makes the complete material stiffer and more resistant to warping and movement than conventional vinyl siding. It typically is installed over rigid foam board insulation fastened to wood wall sheathing. Install rigid foam over or in place of plywood osb or other wall sheathing.

I have already installed new windows and firred them out 1 1 2. I was thinking to install strapping over the insulation and siding over the stapping. Install over a water resistant barrier. Insulated vinyl siding is standard vinyl siding with a backing of solid rigid foam insulation.

Vinyl siding can be used in original construction or as a replacement for old siding. An honest professional vinyl siding contractor will tell you exactly what you re getting. Cladding attachment over thick exterior rigid insulation background current building code does provide prescriptive means to attach cladding over exterior insulation table r704 3 note v. Installing foam insulation under vinyl siding is a wise choice for homeowners who are seeking to protect their homes against moisture infiltration as well as improve energy efficiency.

Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood or metal framed exterior walls. Would you recommend i wrap the house before i insulate after i insulate or not at all. The foam on the outside keeps the wood frame inside the wall warm and dry in. It also serves as an air barrier.

It adds up to a robust system. Generally referred to as rigid foam insulation this type of foam insulation is. Many houses built today have a double wall type of insulation with fiberglass batts fastened between the studs on the inside and rigid foam board over. So if you re comparing proposals to install new vinyl siding on your home please be aware of this important fact.

Minimum nail length must accommodate sheathing and penetrate framing a minimum 1 inches. How to install rigid foam under siding.