Insulated Siding
In the News
Search our Insulated Siding news archive of newspaper, magazine and web-based articles to learn more about Insulated Siding, the most energy efficient siding on the market.
National News
Going Green: Improving Energy Savings with Insulated Siding
With energy costs expected to rise, builders are turning to insulated siding as yet another way to meet the needs of the environmentally-friendly -- and cost-conscious -- consumer. While few homeowners are aware that insulated siding can reduce consumption by up to 20 percent, they do know that replacing doors and windows enhances a property's energy savings potential and its corresponding return on investment. The trick for builders is to create homeowner awareness to the positive impact of insulated sliding.
Improve Home Energy Savings with Insulated Siding
The EPA's ENERGY STAR program reports that the average American household spends more than $1,900 each year on energy bills, and that figure is destined to climb. Doors and windows are among the most popular ENERGY STAR building products recommended for replacement because homeowners are well aware of their insulating value, home energy savings potential and return on investment. But few homeowners are aware that insulated siding is an ENERGY STAR product that can generate even greater home energy savings by reducing consumption by up to 20%.
This story also ran on BizJournals.com, Austin American-Statesman, Dallas Morning News, Earth Times, Excite, Forbes.com, Toronto Globe and Mail, Houston Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, MarketWatch, Orlando Sentinel, Professional Remodeler, Reuters, Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Yahoo! Canada.
Insulated Siding Reduces Energy Consumption by Up to 20%
Americans spent an average of 9.4% more on heating their homes this winter, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association (NEADA). Third-party research demonstrates that Insulated Siding with Fullback Technology(TM) helps consumers reduce home energy consumption by up to 20%, thereby reducing their carbon footprint and adding to the greening of their homes.
This story also ran on: CNBC, Yahoo!Finance, MarketWatch, Morningstar, Columbus Dispatch, Dallas Morning News, Denver Post, Earth Times, Houston Chronicle, Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman, San Antonio Express-News, WCPO, Accountability-Central.com, Crain's Cleveland Business, Daily Herald, Denton Record-Chronicle, Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Providence Journal and Professional Remodeler.
Insulated Siding Reduces Energy Use and Saves Money
Rigid foam insulation offers homeowners highest average system R-value of an exterior finish.
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.
Insulated Siding Reduces Energy Use and Saves Money
Americans will spend an average of 10% more on heating their homes this winter, according to an October 2007 report from the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association (NEADA). Third-party research demostrates that Insulated siding with Fullback Technology™ helps consumers reduce heating costs by up to 20% with the highest insulation rating (wall system R-value*) of any exterior cladding product on the market -- 3.96.
Regional News
Smart Projects To Lower Home Energy Bills - Homeowner Hints
The right home-improvement project could help cut soaring energy bills--an expense that’s only expected to continue climbing from what’s now about $2,000 a year for the average household, according to the U.S. government’s ENERGY STAR program.
This story also ran in the
Shelbyville Times-Gazette, the
Record-Herald, the
Imperial Vally News, the
Foster Folly News, the
Evenings News, the
Morning Times, the
News-Herald,
La Voz, the
Moundsville Daily Echo, the
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the
Pacifica Tribune and the
Bronx Pennypincher.
Insulating Siding
Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc. has announced Insulated Siding with Fullback Technology™. Insulated siding is home siding that includes a rigid foam insulation fused behind the exterior surface of the siding panel. With its solid, gapless fit, insulated siding delivers energy efficiency, along with durability, low maintenance, and lasing beauty.
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.
Beach City Company Makes Backing for Insulated Siding
Whether it's new construction or home remodels, products that save energy and natural resources are growing in popularity among homeowners.