Is insulated vinyl siding worth it?
For most homeowners who want a quieter, tighter wall, yes. ProVia CedarMax has foam fused to every panel and an R-value of 2.3, at $8 to $12 per square foot installed.
CedarMax is vinyl siding, and like all vinyl it never needs painting. It adds insulation to the wall, though how much it lowers your energy bills depends on your home.
If you do not need the foam, ProVia HeartTech vinyl, which has no foam, averages $6 to $8 per square foot installed. For a heavier, more traditional look, James Hardie fiber cement or LP SmartSide may suit you better.
How much does insulated vinyl siding cost?
Insulated vinyl siding averages $8 to $12 per square foot installed. For example, 1,500 square feet of wall works out to roughly $12,000 to $18,000.
The size and shape of your walls, the number of gables and corners and any hidden repair to the sheathing all move the price. House wrap, flashing at every window and door, and new soffit, fascia and trim are part of the job, not extras.
For comparison, ProVia HeartTech vinyl averages $6 to $8, LP SmartSide averages $8 to $12, and James Hardie averages $9 to $15. After your Free Estimate we write a detailed fixed price for your full scope of work, with several payment options.
Insulated vinyl or Hardie siding?
Choose insulated vinyl if you want the least upkeep and the lower price. Choose James Hardie fiber cement if you want a heavier, more traditional look and a finish you can paint in almost any color.
Insulated vinyl averages $8 to $12 and never needs painting. Hardie board is dense fiber cement that holds up to Ozarks hail and big temperature swings, and it gives a crisp look that vinyl does not.
At your Free Estimate we show you samples of both and quote them side by side, with payment options for each.
Insulated or standard vinyl: what's the difference?
Insulated vinyl has foam behind the panel, and standard vinyl is the panel alone. ProVia CedarMax has foam fused to every panel. ProVia HeartTech does not include foam.
CedarMax Single 7-inch straight lap has an R-value of 2.3 and makes for a quieter, tighter wall. HeartTech Double 5-inch lap averages $6 to $8 and comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects.
At your Free Estimate we show you both and walk through the price and payment options for each.
Does insulated siding make my home quieter?
It helps. The foam fused to every CedarMax panel makes for a quieter, tighter wall, though no siding will block all outside noise.
How much quieter depends on your windows, roof and how the house is built. The siding is one layer of the wall, and a quieter house is usually the sum of several layers.
If noise is your main goal, tell us at your Free Estimate, and we will look at the whole exterior with you, including windows.
