Fall has arrived in Connecticut, and the days and nights are getting cooler. Winter will be here before you know it. If your house was colder than you would have liked last winter and your heating bills were high, it could be because your siding is worn out and allowing cold air to leak into your house. You can prepare for winter, keep your house warm, and reduce your heating bills by installing vinyl siding.
How Vinyl Siding Can Keep Your House Warm
Vinyl siding can improve your home’s energy efficiency by increasing its R-factor, which measures heat conductivity. If vinyl siding is installed with a layer of insulation between the existing shingles or wood siding, less heat will be lost from the interior of your house to the outside in the winter. Vinyl siding will also keep your home cooler in the summer because less heat from the outside will penetrate the walls on hot days.
Wall studs can allow cold air to enter a home in the winter through a process called thermal bridging. In-wall foam insulation is generally only between the studs. Vinyl siding covers the entire wall, which can reduce heat loss through the studs to keep the interior of your home at a comfortable temperature.
Vinyl Siding Can Protect Your Home from Winter Weather
Vinyl siding can protect your house from harsh winter weather. An ice or hail storm can cause damage to wood siding and can create holes that can lead to mold and rot under the surface. Weather can also scratch or chip paint. Vinyl siding can resist damage caused by weather, including strong winds and ice storms.
Get an Estimate for Vinyl Siding Installation from Aladdin
Aladdin has been providing home improvements for Connecticut homeowners for over 60 years. We can install new vinyl siding that can keep your home at a comfortable temperature in the winter and reduce your heating bills. Vinyl siding is an energy-efficient material that is also less expensive than some other cladding materials. It is durable enough to stand up to harsh weather and can make your home more attractive.