Current sources of asbestos r values such as engineeringtoolbox provide very inconsistent data.
Insulation value of fiber cement siding.
Method 1 james hardie siding installed directly over continuous insulation c i and other non nailable substrates e g.
When vinyl siding is optionally insulated it can achieve r 2 values and even greater.
Adding specialty siding insulation can make your fiber cement job energy efficient and more durable.
James hardie offers either 30 or 50 year warranties on all of their fiber cement siding options.
Fiber cement siding is a hardened concoction of cement sand and synthetic polymers.
Fiber cement and vinyl r values.
Most siding materials have an r value of less than 1.
Gypsum sheathing with combined thickness of 1 inch or less method 2 james hardie siding installed to furring strips that are attached through the c i.
Fiber cement siding doesn t add much insulation to your wall system measuring in at a mere r 0 50.
Compare costs easy of installation colors painting options durability thickness r value length of life and more to decide which is the best siding for your home.
That s a little less than you ll get from vinyl siding which.
Because vinyl siding is thinner than fiber cement siding it can better accommodate insulation beneath its surface.
That includes standard vinyl steel or aluminum siding without added foam insulation.
Standard aluminum steel or vinyl siding.
Fiber cement insulated vinyl siding and fiber cement can both provide a durable exterior solution for your project.
See all insulation for fiber cement.
According to the rsmeans 2014 residential cost data report the installed cost of vinyl siding is on average 201 per 100 square feet while fiber cement totals 300 for the same area.
Thermal conductivity k 0 744 for cement board k 0 14 for asbestos millboard and k 1 66 for asbestos cement sheets.
While fiber cement siding is energy efficient vinyl siding has the potential for this too.
And other non nailable substrates e g.
Homeadvisor s siding comparison guide explores the differences pros and cons of fiber cement and vinyl including information on james hardie s hardie board hardiplank fiber cement.
But the same source puts asbestos cement k 2 07 and for loosely packed asbestos k 0 15 this is very inconsistent data.
Designed to withstand physical trauma water damage and sun damage it can thrive in all climates.