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2. Insulated siding - Wikipedia

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   Between 1993 and 1997, design and process solutions were developed to improve the functionality and durability of the product. In 1997, one vinyl siding manufacturer launched the first full-scale commercialization of insulated vinyl siding. Between 1998 and 2003, most other vinyl siding manufacturers launched their own brands of insulated siding.

3. Superinsulation - Wikipedia

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   Nisson & Dutt (1985) suggest that a house might be described as "superinsulated" if the cost of space heating is lower than that of water heating. [ 1 ] Besides the meaning mentioned above of high level of insulation, the terms superinsulation and superinsulating materials are in use for high R/inch insulation materials like vacuum insulation ...

4. Building insulation - Wikipedia

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   The effectiveness of bulk insulation is commonly evaluated by its R-value, of which there are two – metric (SI) (with unit K⋅W −1 ⋅m 2) and US customary (with unit °F⋅ft 2 ⋅h/BTU), the former being 0.176 times the latter numerically, or the reciprocal quantity the thermal conductivity or U-value W⋅K −1 ⋅m −2.

5. Exterior insulation finishing system - Wikipedia

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   Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. EIFS has been in use since the 1960s in North America and was first used on masonry buildings.

6. Cladding (construction) - Wikipedia

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   In construction, cladding is used to provide a degree of thermal insulation and weather resistance, and to improve the appearance of buildings. [1] Cladding can be made of any of a wide range of materials including wood, metal, brick, vinyl , and composite materials that can include aluminium, wood, blends of cement and recycled polystyrene ...

7. A No-Regrets Guide to Picking the Right Vinyl Siding Color

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   Granite Gray. For a stately look against an open sky, try a medium-toned gray. It feels grounded, but not too dark. On this two-story home, blue accent siding on the peaks adds some color variation.