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Green Siding Insulation

The increase of the "green" movement has created a need for certification programs that can help homeowners identify the products that truly live up to their green claims, and those that don't. Home insulation and continuous insulation, including Fullback®S, is considered important to improving a home's performance by many organizations in the green industry. The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognize that products like Fullback®S can save energy through the reduction of thermal bridging.

Below are just a few green building standards that Fullback®S qualifies for. Please refer to your steel siding manufacturer's website for information on what green building programs your siding qualifies for.

 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes

Fullback®S siding insulation for steel siding can help a home earn points under the LEED for Homes 2008 Rating System. <read more about LEED building materials>

 

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Standard

Fullback®S siding insulation for steel siding can help a home earn points under the ICC-700-2008 National Green Building Standard (NGBS). more>

 

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

The federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient through the use of building materials with low environmental impact. read more about the Weatherization Assistance Program>