November 01, 2008
In the way today's economy is performing it would be a wise decision
to invest in your most valuable asset, your home. The most obvious way
to increase the value and save energy is by upgrading your windows and
siding. Many of you, you have already upgraded your windows with our
Exclusive energy saving windows.
Another way to insulate your home is through new siding with
insulation behind it. There is the tried and true Charter Oak siding
and now it is available in 25' reinforced extended length for fewer
overlaps. The Charter Oak XXL rigidity means unsurpassed installation
quality: straight course lines, smooth and even walls. You can also
count on superior resistance to the shearing power of violent winds.
In independent tests, the TriBeam rolled-over nail hem held Charter
Oak solidly in place in winds reaching category-5 hurricane intensity.
The Best way to maximize energy savings is to pair your siding with
Fullback(R) insulation. Fullback thermal support systems independent
research has revealed that premium vinyl siding with Fullback inside,
is the only exterior wall system that can deliver 100% benefits of:
Energy savings and comfort because it discourages wind flow behind the
siding and creates a system "R" value up to 5.0. Long term look and
feel of real wood because Fullback fills out the profile of any siding
creating the solidness of wood. It is Insect and mold resistance
because Fullback Perform Guard(R) that is blended into the foam
discourages ants and termites to migrate into your walls. Fullback
discourages the development of mold within your walls because it is a
breathable blanket of insulation and will not trap harmful water vapor
in the wall that attracts mold and insects. Fullback has Superior wind
and weather resistance due to its superior siding support, it is up to
5 times the impact resistance than traditional hollow siding.
For the ultimate in energy savings, we add Raindrop(R) housewrap.
Raindrop housewrap is installed before your insulation and has
specially created drainage channels that actually moves water away
from the wall. It reduces air infiltration and is a water barrier
protecting the wood structure of your home, preventing mold and mildew
build-up.
The combination of both the Raindrop housewrap and Fullback insulation
creates the ideal form of cost saving energy effiency because trapped
air is an excellent insulator. Insulation in your walls works to its
R-value at an 8mph wind pressure compared to only 37% for a home
without Raindrop housewrap.
Real Estate has proven to be the most reliable investment. It has gone
down recently due to the temporary perception of the economy however
we live in a unique area of our nation. Northern Virginia has
consistent job growth and that is why the demand of homes exceeds the
availability. This is why your home is a fantastic investment.
Increasing the value and energy efficiency of your home is the wisest
investment now.
You can help yourself and our economy by reducing energy consumption,
buying American owned and made products. A study done by Remodeling
Magazine concluded that there is a resale value for 89% for upscale
foam-backed vinyl siding. Fullback insulation can provide 25% energy
savings. The combination of resale and energy savings is why this is
truly a wise investment.
