Decided i am going to bite the bullet and do new siding and windows this year.
I currently have cedar siding on an a-frame house, looking to put vinyl on.
My preferred contractor is proposing Alside prodigy dutch lap siding with integrated foam molded into the siding. My concern is the lack of insulation on the nailing fin as seen in the photo. Seems like insulation value is lost with this design. My original thought was the 3/4" foil faced foam behind normal (non insulated siding) That seems like it would be better for a thermal break and insulating properties. Is my thinking correct?
He is also proposing Alside windows, double hung triple pane low-e argon filled. These will be replacing old Anderson crank out casement windows.
Any experience with the Alside brand?
Thank you
I currently have cedar siding on an a-frame house, looking to put vinyl on.
My preferred contractor is proposing Alside prodigy dutch lap siding with integrated foam molded into the siding. My concern is the lack of insulation on the nailing fin as seen in the photo. Seems like insulation value is lost with this design. My original thought was the 3/4" foil faced foam behind normal (non insulated siding) That seems like it would be better for a thermal break and insulating properties. Is my thinking correct?
He is also proposing Alside windows, double hung triple pane low-e argon filled. These will be replacing old Anderson crank out casement windows.
Any experience with the Alside brand?
Thank you