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5STRUCTURE <br />Helps prevent mold and <br />mildew growth caused by <br />moisture buildup under the <br />siding. Moisture damage is <br />mostly hidden behind the <br />cladding, but this example <br />of fiber cement shows visible <br />deterioration on the surface. <br />EPS foam is a breathable <br />material that allows water <br />vapor to escape so it doesn’t <br />accumulate and cause <br />problems in your walls. <br />BREATHABLE <br />INSULATION FOR <br />A HEALTHIER HOME <br />STRUCTURE HOME INSULATION <br />SYSTEM HAS GREATER <br />INSULATING POWER THAN <br />OTHER CLADDING OPTIONS. <br />* R-value means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value the greater the insulating power. <br />1 Table 5-1 of the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook <br />2.5 <br />2.0 <br />1.5 <br />1.0 <br />0.5 <br />0.0 <br />Fiber <br />Cement1 <br />0.15 <br />Stucco1 <br />0.10 <br />Brick1 <br />0.11 <br />Vinyl <br />Siding1 <br />0.6 <br />Structure <br />D6 Board <br />3.0 <br />Wood 1 <br />0.812.9(DL)2.7(S7)2.5(D4)R-value*