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National News
Big Energy Saver Insulated Siding
One of the things that’s actually good about today’s economic turmoil is how it’s forcing all of us to conserve and economize in ways we never thought about before. I know I’m scrutinizing my budget more carefully than ever. So I’ve been on a quest to look for home products that can help all of us to be more efficient, and in the most dramatic ways possible.
The Other Side of (vinyl) Siding
Any industry whose product had a 40 percent–plus market share would be dancing a jig. And, in a way, vinyl siding manufacturers are. Here's why: According to the Vinyl Siding Institute, a Washington-based trade association of manufacturers and suppliers, vinyl is the exterior cladding of choice for twice as many homeowners as any other cladding product; is chosen more often for all homes priced up to $300,000; and is the most affordable exterior cladding on the market
Story orginally ran in BUILDER July 2005
Smart Choices for Siding
Vinyl siding is not weather-proof in and of itself, but when upgraded with the Fullback Thermal Support structural insulation backer system from Progressive Foam or the Polar Wall Plus! insulated siding panel from Norandex-Reynolds, a division of Owens Corning, the vinyl cladding becomes more moisture resistant and can withstand winds in excess of 200 mph.
Regional News
Insulated Siding Can Greatly Reduce Utility Costs
One of the things that’s actually good about today’s economic turmoil is how it’s forcing all of us to conserve and economize in ways we never thought about before. I know I’m scrutinizing my budget more carefully than ever. So I’ve been on a quest to look for home products that can help all of us to be more efficient, and in the most dramatic ways possible.
My Beautiful Home
Andy January and Catherine DeLong discuss the benefits of insulated siding with Progressive Foam president, Pat Culpepper.
Progressive minds keep profits stable
During the course of the past year, Beach City's Progressive Foam has essentially made progress by standing pat.
Stark Company Develops Foam Backing for Siding
Progressive Foam Technologies Inc. of Beach City, has created a rigid foam backing for vinyl siding called Fullback Technology. The polystyrene backing provides an additional layer of insulation for a house and gives the vinyl more body and impact resistance, said Progressive Foam's national accounts manager, Jim MacDonald.
A Greener Home and Garden Show
A growing number of "green" home improvement products have popped up at this year's Home and Garden show in Cleveland. Besides the usual display gardens, lawn and home care products, hot tubs and flower bulbs, there is a wider assortment of organic fertilizers and building materials, as well as energy saving products.