Tight watt asked insulation professionals shannon moe and andy seiler kinzer company ames to give joe and our other readers some sound advice on insulating your home s sidewalls whether you are replacing siding or not.
Replacing siding and insulation.
Continuous insulation under new siding has become a popular way to improve energy efficiency on.
Replacing siding and upgrading insulation should increase your home s energy efficiency.
Both are messy and can leave unsightly holes.
Insulation must allow moisture to wick to the outside without losing insulating integrity.
R values of all the insulations and the siding are added together for a resulting r value.
For all exterior projects in replacing siding for virginia home improvement homes should also have new insulation installed before any siding goes on.
The r value is your guideline.
Insulation provides a protective barrier against loss of air and heat from the home and prevents water moisture form causing mold or mildew to develop.
Consider replacing rotted areas with fiber cement siding.
Thinner than most hardboard but it works in many cases has a comparable cost is highly rot resistant and carries a 50 year warranty.
I also know from doing some small projects around the house that the.
Normally reinsulating walls requires drilling though existing siding on the outside or drywall plaster on the inside.
Bryanw511 posted in general questions on january 8 2019 10 38am we bought a home and the exterior is in need of attention.
3 ways to insulate siding and reduce home energy loss blown in insulation.
The reason for this is simple.
Everything wood siding soffit gutters doors windows etc is original from 1979.