Fullback
Thermal Support System. Your home's best defense against the elements.
Where as most siding companies use flat
insulation, we use a contoured foam insulation behind our siding that fits
the shape of the siding to fill the voids behind your siding. This process
increases the impact resistance by 500%. The R-Value for our siding is 4,
which is perfect for all climates. The increase in the R-value of the
siding and insulation can give you an energy savings of up to 20% over the
other companies flat foam siding. Our siding panel and Fullback foam
insulation give you a winning combination in any climate.
Four times the "R" value of
conventional siding underlayments.
Independent research confirms that improved insulation and
energy savings are a top priority with consumers these days. And
Fullback delivers. The most commonly used underlayments are only
1/4" thick, don't conform to the shape of the siding, and
provide an "R" value of about 1. Fullback provides "R" values up
to 4.0 depending on the product and profile of the siding
itself. Homeowners report a
20% reduction in energy costs and a more comfortable living
environment.
Maintains the look and feel of real wood.
Homeowners select siding to give their homes a freshly-painted,
premium wood appearance, but fluctuations in temperature make
siding expand and contract. These movements can cause wall lines
to sag and seams to open up, giving siding an artificial
appearance. Wind can penetrate hollow voids under the siding,
lifting and bending it. Fullback fills in the voids completely
adding rigidity and strength to resist wind damage.
Superior impact resistance
Conventional hollow sidings can easily crack or break on impact.
Fullback Thermal Support protects against hail. wind and
misdirected objects.
On its own, siding can absorb an impact of just 60 to 90 psi.
Panels with Fullback Thermal Support test from 160 psi to 300
psi.
Discourages the development of mold.
Fullback allows walls to breathe, and will not trap harmful
water vapor. Because Fullback does not trap moisture within the
wall, it does not support the growth of mold and mildew, can't
contribute to wood rot, or create "sick home syndrome." Fullback
is biologically inert. Harmful bacteria and other biological
material cannot grow on or in Fullback.
Does not support combustion
The modified expanded polystyrene foam used in Fullback is
produced with a fire retardant additive that greatly reduces the
product's contribution to a fire. In addition,
by filling the air space behind the siding, Fullback eliminates
the "chimney effect"
that can contribute to the flammability of other siding systems.
When exposed to
an open flame or heat source, the foam simply melts and sags
away from the
source of the heat. Fullback does not develop toxic smoke.
What is Fullback Thermal Support?
Fullback Thermal Support is a patented contoured foam system
precisely configured to fit the profile of any siding panel. It
completely eliminates the problems associated with the void
behind conventional hollow sidings.
Fullback's outstanding insulating properties can reduce energy
bills by as much as 20%.
Fullback fills out the profile of any siding, giving it the look
and feel of premium wood.
Fullback helps siding maintain its original shape through
everyday mishaps - and extremes of weather - adding years to its
life.
Fullback discourages the development of mold within the wall
system because it provides a breathable blanket of insulation
and will not trap harmful water vapor in the wall.
Fullback offers superior noise reduction and eliminates
rattling.
Fullback is treated with a fire retardant and will not support
combustion.
Fullback even repels termites and carpenter ants, with Perform
Guard, a patented additive made with a nontoxic mineral.
Fullback is a green building material. It is manufactured from
expanded polystyrene and can be recycled. It contains no
ozone-depleting chemicals and substantially reduces heating and
cooling requirements, saving valuable natural resources
