Award – Winning, Midwest Construction installs siding on homes of every style. This home was originally built in the 1940’s and we all know what kind of insulation products they had back then, little to none.

I googled type of insulation used in homes built in the 1940 and landed here, http://www.renovate.org.nz/1940-60s/insulation-of-1940-60s-houses/

This is what I read,

Few houses built in the 1940s and 1950s were insulated.

Insulation was not originally installed in houses built during the 1940s to 1960s, although it was available and its benefits were understood.

So why did this home owner choose to spend more money on insulated siding instead

of letting the local area contractor install big box store brand builders grade?

American Classic Insulated siding has been independently

tested to not lose its thermal performance for the lifetime of the home. American Classic insulated siding has 400% more impact resistance than hollow backed siding. American Classic insulated siding has 4 times the R-Value than hollow backed siding with a ¼ fanfold underlayment. Last but not least American Classic insulated siding has a lifetime limited warranty and non-fade protection.

The home’s walls were prepared by wrapping all of the outer walls of the home with Grip Tite House Wrap with our own Midwest Construction Logo applied to the paper so all of the neighbors knew who was installing the siding.

The next thing our crews did was to inspect the exterior sills and casing and soffit and

fascia boards on the home for rotten or soft spots and replace with new lumber if and where needed.

The homeowner installed Double Four American Classic Insulated siding, with insulated corner post: All of the window and door casings and overhangs were covered with our maintenance free capping and overhang system.

This homeowner will feel more comfortable in the home, save some money on the energy bill and when it comes time to paint, (never again), just grab your garden hose and wash the elements away.



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