Vinyl Siding installation is an area of expertise for Wisconsin Energy Efficient. We have extensive experience in installing vinyl siding, vertical vinyl siding, energy efficient insulated vinyl siding, vinyl shakes & scallops.

Aside from improving the appearance of the home and being nearly maintenance free, vinyl siding offers many other advantages. Vinyl siding is an affordable alternative to other types of siding which offers style, easy care and durability. Because it requires fewer resources to manufacture and maintain, and because it is recyclable, vinyl siding is also an environmentally friendly option.

Vinyl siding is comprised of PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) resins, combined with other elements to increase durability, flexibility and color retention. Acrylic components help vinyl siding resist denting and exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as colder climates. Titanium dioxide and other chemicals are added to protect the color from sun exposure and to prevent fading and chalking. Because pigments are mixed with the PVC resins, vinyl siding has a deep, penetrating color that goes all the way through the material, rather than paint on the surface. This keeps scratches and blemishes from becoming noticeable. With wood or aluminum siding, a scratch removes the pigment, allowing the original color to show through the surface color.

Another benefit of this color process is the fact that vinyl siding never needs to be scraped or painted like other materials do. An occasional washing with a hose or sprayer and mild detergent is all that is needed. The water won't damage vinyl siding, or vinyl downspouts and gutters. Vinyl does not rot, rust or crack the way wood and metal do. With proper installation and occasional cleaning, your siding should last and look great for many years to come.

Perhaps the most important advantage of vinyl siding is its affordability. Vinyl is now one the most commonly utilized synthetics in construction because of its quality and price. Vinyl siding can cost anywhere from 25% to about 50% less than wood and aluminum siding, making it the best overall value.

Trim and soffit installation is an area of expertise for Wisconsin Energy Efficient. We have extensive experience in installing aluminum trim & soffit, pvc coated trim & soffit, and vinyl trim & soffit. Our trim and soffit services consist of: capping fascia, trim, windows, entry doors, garage doors and any other custom flashing your home may need.

Capping your exposed exterior wood provides 2 costly benefits:

• Prevents the rotting of wood by stopping the water from direct contact with the wood.
• Painting the trim is no longer needed on your home every four years.

The savings in the long term over weighs the up front cost and also provides a low maintenance trim & soffit system.

Aluminum Siding installation is an area of expertise for Wisconsin Energy Efficient. We have extensive experience in installing aluminum siding, vertical aluminum siding, energy efficient insulated aluminum siding, aluminum shakes & scallops.

The advantages provided by aluminum siding are durability and insulation. When compared with vinyl siding, metal has a slight edge on both counts, particularly in cold weather climates. Of course, this effect can be decreased if there is not proper insulation during installation. Many older homes with aluminum siding do not have insulation between the layers, a situation that will decrease the efficiency of the siding. Aluminum siding requires very little regular maintenance apart from removing occasional dents. Large scale repairs can prove difficult as it is challenging to patch in a piece of aluminum metal. Repair of a hole or damaged part of aluminum siding often requires removal of a very large piece of planking, or the use of metal sheers that can leave obvious cuts if not used properly.

If you are concerned about the appearance of aluminum siding, it is important to know that, unlike vinyl siding, the color will fade. Aluminum siding is coated in a weather proof enamel paint that will fade after many years. Your once white house may appear gray within time. When this happens, it is possible and recommended to paint the siding. The extra layer of paint will not only improve the appearance of your home, but will actually improve the durability of the product as well.

Wisconsin Energy Efficient specializes in fiber clement siding. We have extensive experience in installing fiber clement siding, fiber clement backerboard, fiber clement wallboard and fiber clement gypsum.

Fiber cement is a composite material made of sand, cement and cellulose fibers. In appearance fiber cement cladding most often consists of overlapping horizontal boards, imitating wooden cladding, clapboard and imitation shingles. Fiber cement siding is also manufactured in a sheet form and is used not only as cladding but is also commonly used as a soffit / eave lining and as a tile underlay on decks and in bathrooms.

It can also be utilized as a substitute for timber fascias and barge boards in high fire areas.