RESNET 2010- Matt Dobson (R-value Testing)
May 28, 2011 by
Filed under vinyl siding
Industry experts spoke about the benefits of Fullback Insulated Siding at the 2010 Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Conference. In this clip, Matt Dobson, Director of Code and Regulatory for the Vinyl Siding Institute, discusses the test method for determining the R-value of insulated siding. www.progressivefoam.com
Fire Testing – Brick Vs. Vinyl & Fiber Cement
November 16, 2009 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
only materials to pass the test, achieving a one-hour fire-resistance rating for the wall. The vinyl siding burned away, failing the test after only 18 minutes and exposing the underlying house structure to the flames. Surprisingly, the fiber cement siding, which homeowners and builders often assume to be adequately fire-resistant because of its concrete-like composition, [...]