Installing Vinyl Siding Over Foam Insulation

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Installing vinyl siding over foam insulation.

The foam on the outside keeps the wood frame inside the wall warm and dry in. Generally referred to as rigid foam insulation this type of foam insulation is. Vinyl siding must be installed against a flat surface. Below are some of the design details along with the benefits.

It adds up to a robust system. After going through my remodeling budget it looks like vinyl siding will be in my near future. Plus rigid foam insulation applied over the outside walls. Installing foam insulation under vinyl siding is a wise choice for homeowners who are seeking to protect their homes against moisture infiltration as well as improve energy efficiency.

Vinyl siding can be used in original construction or as a replacement for old siding. Siding over rigid foam. This type of insulation may change and flatten the specialty built in contour of the panel causing the siding to bulge or ripple. It also serves as an air barrier.

Josh braun via email. Xps rigid foam insulation outboard of my structural sheathing so my question is. How to install rigid foam under siding. It typically is installed over rigid foam board insulation fastened to wood wall sheathing.

Some manufacturers strongly recommend against the use of drop in type foam or fiberboard behind its vinyl siding. Is it ok to fasten the vinyl siding through the foam or do i have to apply furring strips. This detail is used with both new construction and also with renovation work.