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MIDWEST CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLY INCPaul Despenas: Since 1995 Midwest Construction has been offering insulated vinyl siding, because we believed in the product in many ways.
Vinyl siding has come a long way since I (Paul Despenas – VP Marketing) installed the companies 1st job in 1982. The product was Alside D-5 Endura Supreme. I drove by the job 6 years later and it was still on the house, wall lines looked good, but the color had faded from nice Beige to a dirty white.
Manufacturers stepped up to the plate and added the right blends of vinyl resins, the addition of color stabilizers, thicker and better material, and the best improvement to vinyl siding was to add laminated foam behind it for strength and energy savings.
Well here is some documented proof to what we have been saying for years, Your new American Classic Insulated Siding will save energy and maintenance over fiber cement siding.
NYSERDA HOME VINYL SIDING INSTITUTE STUDY
NYSERDA Home- In a new study, Insulated Vinyl Siding (Fullback® siding insulation laminated to vinyl siding) proved to outperform fiber cement in multiple categories. The Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) recently commissioned a study to evaluate the environmental performance of Fullback® Insulated Siding. The Vinyl Siding Institute study was conducted by Newport Ventures, a research and consulting firm with expertise in the housing industry.
Two high-performance homes were built to comply with the rigorous goals of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) High Performance Residential Development Challenge, one in Saratoga Springs, NY and one in Burnt Hills, NY. The challenge was conceived to educate home builders on construction of cost-effective, high performance homes designed to achieve 50-60% energy savings above that of typical homes built to New York's stringent energy code. In achieving this goal, both builders involved in the challenge showed preferences for systems that offered both energy savings and affordability. Fullback® Insulated Siding was specified by both builders as a system to help them achieve energy conservation and LEED for Homes.
Fullback V Siding Comparison
BURNT HILLS, NY: Researchers performed a side-by-side field test on the Burnt Hills home to compare Fullback® Insulated Siding against uninsulated fiber cement. This Vinyl Siding Institute study was conducted during the winter on a two story colonial built by Stewart Construction. The thermal imaging clearly indicated that there was less heat loss from the home to the outdoors with the Fullback® Insulated Siding compared to the fiber cement. The exterior surface temperature of the Fullback® Insulated Siding section of the wall was considerably colder, indicating that there was more thermal bridging (heat loss) with the fiber cement product.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY:
In the case of the Saratoga Springs home, the LEED case study found that environmental performance and visual appeal can go hand-in-hand through the use of Fullback® Insulated Siding. This home became the first home in New York's capital region to achieve LEED for Homes' Gold Rating. Sixty eight percent of visitors to the home found the siding to be "very attractive" while 95% agreed that the visual appeal of the Fullback® Insulated Siding was "better than average".
Overall, the study provides documentation that insulated vinyl siding can outperform exterior cladding alternatives on environmental issues while at the same time remaining aesthetically pleasing.
Midwest Construction Qualified Remodeler Magazine Big 50 inductee and Top 500 remodeler's has won the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award 2 times.(1999 & 2015) Quality Products & Quality Installation is our motto since 1958 and we still live up to that today by delivering the best home improvement products in our industry. Backing those products up with top notch installation crews with all of the certifications and water management techniques to give you the home owner some peace of mind and comfort knowing your products will save you energy and maintenance for years to come.
Midwest Construction is also a Progressive Foam Preferred Platinum Contractor which gives you the home owner, extra benefits, Lifetime warranty on the thermal performance of the insulation and a 10 year labor warranty from Progressive foam including our American Classic Insulated Vinyl siding lifetime warranty with lifetime non fade protection.
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Example of a mid-sized trendy brown tile and matchstick tile brown floor and dark wood floor powder room design in Calgary with furniture-like cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and dark wood cabinets
Example of a mid-sized trendy brown tile and matchstick tile brown floor and dark wood floor powder room design in Calgary with furniture-like cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and dark wood cabinets
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington.
Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio.
Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater.
Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass.
Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck.
Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space.
Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy.
Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design
Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design
Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio
Photos: Eric Roth Photography
Kala Performance HomesModern kitchen with slim hanging lights, custom black cabinetry, high-efficiency appliances, and an abundance of natural light.
Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Kala Performance HomesColorful little girl's bedroom with quirky blue pattern wallpaper, lemon pillowcases, and modern lighting.
Inspiration for a contemporary girl carpeted and wallpaper childrens' room remodel in Kansas City with blue walls
Inspiration for a contemporary girl carpeted and wallpaper childrens' room remodel in Kansas City with blue walls
MOKULUA High Performance BuilderExample of a trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops
GoodSpace High Performance BuildersExample of a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Sacramento with white walls
Kala Performance HomesEntryway to modern home with large custom built in storage.
Example of a trendy entryway design in Kansas City
Example of a trendy entryway design in Kansas City
GoodSpace High Performance BuildersInspiration for a transitional white tile and subway tile bathroom remodel in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a console sink
GoodSpace High Performance BuildersThe custom built in bench adds additional seating and storage space into the dining room area.
Example of a transitional dining room design in Sacramento
Example of a transitional dining room design in Sacramento
Peak Performance Renovations IncKitchen - contemporary galley medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wood ceiling kitchen idea in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Alpen High Performance ProductsInspiration for a contemporary brown tile dark wood floor, brown floor, vaulted ceiling and wood ceiling bathroom remodel in Denver with white walls and a hinged shower door
Alpen High Performance ProductsBathroom - contemporary dark wood floor, brown floor, double-sink, vaulted ceiling and wood ceiling bathroom idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, gray countertops and a floating vanity
Kala Performance HomesCustom cabinetry for large primary suite bathroom in modern home.
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Kansas City
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Kansas City
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