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When installing Fullback siding insulation with vinyl siding, you have to accommodate for the additional thickness of the foam. If you do not have access to the wider, recommended j-channel, you can use a standard j-channel with a foam shim underneath to accommodate the thickness of the insulation. To install the foam shim, simply nail it up […]
Jason Culpepper, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, explains PFT’s new video series, The Right Way. The goal of the series is to bring significant value to everyone that plays a role in getting insulated siding installed on homes every day, whether that be the owners, marketers, sales people, installers, etc. These audiences don’t exactly keep consistent […]
When installing insulated siding, or vinyl siding with Fullback insulation, it is important to first select the appropriate j-channel for the job.
A common question we receive is “How long of a fastener do I need when installing insulated vinyl siding?”. The vinyl siding institute recommends that your fastener penetrates into a nailable service, such as wood sheathing or a stud, at least 1-1/4″. With hollow vinyl siding, a 1-1/2″ nail can be used. With insulated siding, you […]
PFT installation expert Jared explains what type of fastener to use on you siding and insulation job. For sheathing and fanfold products, use a button cap nail to tack it to the wall prior to your siding installation. When installing vinyl siding, use a galvanized nail, stainless steel nail, or aluminum nail; something that won’t […]
This Tip of the Week is a little different than our usual installation tip. This week we will show you the bat display, and how it can be used to show a key feature of insulated vinyl siding. The bat display is a great demo to use in a showroom or at a home show, because […]
PFT installation expert Jared answers the question about whether traditional EPS insulation can be mixed with premium Neopor insulation on a siding job. Traditional EPS insulation and premium Neopor insulation can be mixed on a job, however there are a few important things to keep in mind. Thickness Make sure the panels you are using […]
PFT installation expert Jared talks about one of his favorite accessories on a vinyl siding job, vinyl siding mounting blocks. He has even used them on his own home. Vinyl mounting blocks can be used to mount a variety of things, from lights and receptacles to water spigots. Adjustable mounting blocks are able to be used […]
Our PFT installation expert Jared explains the benefits of using an insulation starter adapter when installing vinyl siding with Fullback. Installing Fullback and and vinyl siding without a starter adapter creates a void at the bottom of the siding panel near the starter strip. This part of a home is most susceptible to damage from […]
Installation expert Jared answers the question, “Do I need to leave a gap between siding insulation panels?” We recommend that you do not leave a gap between two panels of insulation. You simply butt the panels up against each other. This provides a solid blanket of insulation behind the vinyl siding.
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