For some of your customers, foam board might feel like an afterthought or an unnecessary add-on. But the benefits can improve the performance of their homes and the long-term savings for their home buyers.
Here are a few strategies to help you sell Styrofoam Brand Residential Sheathing:
• Sell the value of continuous insulation: Adding XPS insulation board over the OSB sheathing provides an extra layer of insulation while reducing thermal bridging from the wood framing. XPS insulation can increase a home’s effective exterior wall R-value by up to 20%, translating into energy savings for the homeowner—enough to pay for itself in just a few years.
• Understand code requirements: Prescriptive codes for wall assemblies continue to favor greater energy efficiency, so dealers have an opportunity to help builders easily meet increased insulation levels—whether their jurisdictions have adopted the latest versions of the code or not. With the latest version of the IECC, some climate zones require exterior insulation to meet minimum R-values. Learn more about the requirements here.
• Connect customers with experts: DuPont’s robust network of Building Envelope Specialists provide field support to builders and architects to answer questions, deliver training, and provide solutions.
• Sell the whole package: When it comes to the building envelope, the whole is just as important as the parts to ensure durability and performance. Work with your manufacturer representatives to understand how products work together and sell builders on a systems approach where products work together to protect the home and save energy. XPS insulation not only adds additional R-value, but provides another layer of moisture protection to the wall system.
Weyerhaeuser Distribution is committed to delivering the reliable, consistent products you can rely on. Connect with your Weyerhaeuser representative today about the exterior cladding solutions available in your market.
