Category Archives: Performance
New Siding Insulation with Built-In Moisture Management Adds R-3.8 Behind Brick and Fiber Cement Siding on University Residence Hall Complex Location: 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Located less than an hour outside of Harrisburg, Shippensburg University is a bachelor and … Continue reading
Buying new siding for your home, whether you are remodeling or building, is a big decision that requires you to make a number of choices. For instance, you will have to decide what contractor to choose, what siding product is … Continue reading
Building science has come a long way in recent years. We are learning more every day about how to make homes more energy-efficient while still keeping them affordable. This is even more important to homeowners today than it was in … Continue reading
A recent study conducted by Newport Ventures shows that installing new insulated vinyl siding and a weather resistive barrier on existing homes reduces air infiltration by 12% on average. Reduced air infiltration can contribute to increasing a residential structure’s energy … Continue reading
Last week, Hurricane Irene caused an estimated $7-$13 billion of damage to properties throughout the ten East Coast states she affected (according to ABCnews.com). A large portion of this damage happened to personal property, such as residences. Many families are now … Continue reading