Is clapboard siding insulating?

• <div><p>Traditional clapboard siding, particularly with panels made from wood, is not a significant insulator on its own. However, you can keep your home cooler in summer and warmer with "insulated clapboard siding," which is a type of vinyl clapboard siding with a built-in foam insulation. Consult a local siding contractor to determine whether insulated siding is right for your home.</p></div>

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Q: Is metal siding fireproof?

• <div><p>While almost nothing is completely fireproof, metal siding is extremely fire-resistant. It&rsquo;s non-combustible so while it may eventually melt in extreme temperatures, it won&rsquo;t actually light on fire itself. This can add a layer of safety to structures that wood or vinyl siding can&rsquo;t, making it attractive for industrial use. Metal siding can significantly slow down the spread of a fire, giving extinguishers and firefighters a much better chance at saving the structure and containing the blaze. </p></div>

Q: Is clapboard the same as wood siding?

• <div><p>Clapboard siding is traditionally made of wood, and is one of the most common types of wood siding in North America. When people talk about wood siding, they are usually talking about clapboard siding. However, not all wood siding is in the clapboard style: It can be tongue-and-groove, shake, and other designs. Also, clapboard siding can sometimes be made of different materials, like vinyl or fiber cement, so the terms are not interchangeable. </p></div>

Q: Why does wood siding need an air gap?

• <div><p>Wood siding requires an air gap behind it to allow water to drain out, and for air circulation and venting to allow humid air to escape and keep the material from rotting due to moisture. </p></div>

Q: What color vinyl siding fades the most?

• <div><p>While any dark color of vinyl is likely to fade, dark red and dark brown vinyl tend to fade faster and more noticeably compared with other dark colors. White is the color least likely to fade, but it will show stains, mildew, and dirt more prominently than darker colors.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
I own an HVAC service company and have worked along side Clear Creek Plumbing many times. They do great work and make sure their customers are informed and satisfied with the project. If you need any plumbing work these are your guys!
Clear Creek Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Overall super efficient, end result was tidy and got the job done as needed and wanted. A plus side is not having to provide no equipment or cleaning products. If any allergies are to be known they will ask which is a plus so the rightful products are to be used in your home!
Reynas Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Nice people, kept me informed and I could tell they knew what they were doing, this wasn’t their first rodeo. Only complaint was despite having a Bobcat on site all day, they never used it to smooth over the dig site and push the unearthed rocks to the side. I’ve been working on that ever since.
Wolf Creek Dirt Works
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Reviewed in February 2015
Before the visit, Brian advised that the job would include all of their time, including any efforts to expose the pipes. Since it was an easy job to pull off the paneling on the interior wall (and replace when he was finished), we did that ourselves. He arrived with a helper and had the job done...
B McCormack Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
The crew of three arrived on time and started work. I expected it to take all day and in fact they were done in 4 1/2 hours. Upstairs was fantastic with good depth across all areas. They also threw in adding some baffles for several areas they said should have had them but didnt. Underfloor...
MID SOUTH INSULATION
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Reviewed in January 2011
Great! Jim Kosloski walked us through every step, installed the door, and was there when the window was completed. We ordered the back door from Scherer Brothers in Hopkins and brought it home. Jim matched the trim for our 70 year old house and completed the door install in one day. Dan and...
Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc
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Reviewed in October 2007
On the communication end, there was so much confusion between who to call with questions or schedule changes: Lowes or Credit River Granite. It didn't seem that they communicated with each other because if I called one, the other didn't know what changes took place (both seemed guilty of this)....
Credit River Granite
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Reviewed in July 2006
I was given a reminder call the day before. Tech arrived a bit early for appointment. Set straight to work, made repair/diagnosis quickly. Explained problem and offered solutions. Since we're digging up the side yard next year for another project, I opted not to replace entire control panel...
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS LLC
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