Impressive Insulated Vinyl Siding, Part 2: CertainTeed Cedarboards

Welcome back to our series on impressive insulated vinyl siding, where we’re diving into a handful of the very best insulated vinyl siding products on the market. In case you missed it, in Part 1 of the series we covered Norandex Polar Wall Plus! insulated siding, the difference between insulated and traditional (non-insulated) siding — as well as what to look for in an insulated vinyl siding solution. In today’s installment of the series, we’re taking a look at the CertainTeed line of insulated vinyl siding, which includes two options: Cedarboards Insulated Siding Cedarboards Board & Batten Insulated Siding CEDARBOARDS INSULATED VINYL SIDING Durable, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly, this siding had the aesthetic of real cedar without any of the need for maintenance. TOP BENEFITS A high-quality, dependable interlocking system — coupled with high-performance insulation — delivers excellent durability, stability, and thermal efficiency Provides protection against harsh weather conditions, rot, decay and insects Innovative foam insulation minimizes outside noise, which is especially beneficial on high-traffic blocks; it also enhances interior acoustics Available in a wide range

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Impressive Insulated Vinyl Siding, Part 1: Norandex Polar Wall Plus

In this series, we’re diving into a handful of the top-quality insulated vinyl siding products we install. The goal of the series is to help Madison homeowners be in-the-know regarding these products so they can make educated decisions when choosing new siding for their home. Before we jump into the Norandex Polar Wall Plus! insulated vinyl siding line, let’s quickly define the difference between insulated and traditional vinyl siding, as well as what to look for in an insulated vinyl siding solution. INSULATED VINYL SIDING … … is made with a layer of rigid foam backing that’s attached to the siding. This foam backing acts as a layer of insulation, keeping your home’s temperature better regulated in both hot and cold months. That said, not all siding insulation is the same, as each type has what’s called an R-value. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. All of the brands we’re highlighting in our series have excellent R-values, and no matter what insulated vinyl siding brand you ultimately choose, we recommend you seek out

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Home Siding Color Trends: Fall 2025

One of the top functions of siding is to protect your home from the elements. Well-made siding — be it vinyl, cement, composite, wood, or hardboard — can go a long way in keeping your home cozy, no matter what the temperature is outside. That said, shouldn’t it look nice, too? The good news is that there are a multitude of color options and textures these days for siding. Certainteed, one of the top vinyl siding brands in the USA, has nine distinct color categories —  with 150 color options, in all. And since we’re a Certainteed 5-Star™ Vinyl Siding Contractor, we get to see many of these colors first-hand when installing new siding for homeowners. Whether it’s simply for personal enjoyment of your home, or to increase curb appeal for a sale, it’s important to understand your siding color options. To begin, we’ll jump into top siding color categories before looking at colors that can increase resale value, colors to avoid when selling, and finally a look at some of the hottest vinyl siding

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