[Greenbuilding] Aluminum siding?
Bobbi Chukran
bobbi.chukran at suddenlink.net
Tue Aug 30 20:17:06 CDT 2011
Hi all,
Just an update on the new/old house. We're slowly patching holes,
caulking cracks, got a new AC unit in (nice Carrier Infinity with UV
lamp and air filter) and are about to get bids to do foam insulation
on the bottom of the house and in the attic.
We've had a hellish summer here in Texas, and the new AC is barely
able to keep the house cool enough so that we can work inside. We
knew that might be the case, but hoped it might be a bit better than
it has been.
My question du jour is about the siding. Right now, the house is
encased in white aluminum siding, put on in the 60's. I know that
metal roofs reflect heat out, but what about a metal house? I have a
notion that the siding is making the house hotter on the inside than
it would be otherwise, but I have no proof.
It does have the original wood underneath, which may be in good shape
but will definitely need scraping/repainting, and I'm 99% sure it's
lead-based paint. I personally love Hardi-plank, which we had on our
former house. As far as energy efficiency, savings, etc. is the
metal siding hurting us, or perhaps even helping (by reflecting some
heat)? I have no clue what it would cost to re-side a house of this
size (1550 SF, one story) in the Hardi-planks.
Comments, recommendations would be appreciated!
bobbi c.
http://twosisters1930cottage.blogspot.com
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