Insulated siding for a warmer, quieter home.
Insulated siding bonds rigid foam to the panel, so it adds insulation to your walls instead of just covering them. Buckshot installs, replaces, and repairs insulated siding across Wisconsin and Iowa, with a free estimate and financing available.
Free on-site siding estimate.
Tell us whether it's a new install, a replacement, a repair, or storm damage. We inspect on-site, walk you through whether insulated siding pays off for your home, and put real numbers in writing. No obligation.
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Siding that works harder on the wall.
Standard siding just covers the wall. Insulated siding has rigid foam bonded to the back, so it does a few jobs at once.
Energy efficiency
The foam helps reduce thermal bridging through the studs, which can improve comfort and efficiency.
Stronger & straighter
The rigid backing helps panels lay flatter and resist warping for a cleaner wall.
Impact resistance
The foam backs the panel, so it holds up better to bumps and hits than hollow siding.
Sound dampening
That same foam layer helps soften outside noise coming through the wall.
Is insulated siding worth the upgrade?
It costs more than standard vinyl. For a lot of Wisconsin homes the comfort and durability make it worth it, but not for every budget. Here's the honest difference.
Standard vinyl
- Lower upfront cost, the most common pick.
- Hollow back, so it adds no real insulation.
- Color in the material, no repainting.
- Can flex and show waviness over an uneven wall.
Insulated siding
- Foam-backed, so it adds insulation value to the wall.
- Flatter, more rigid panels and a cleaner look.
- Better impact and sound performance.
- A higher upfront cost than standard vinyl.
Our own crewsThe insulation only helps if the install is right.
Insulated siding earns its keep when it's installed over a sound wall with a proper moisture barrier and the right details. Skip that and you trap water against the sheathing. We inspect what's underneath, fix what needs fixing, and install it to last.
- Proper moisture barrier before any panel goes on
- Sheathing inspected and repaired as needed
- Our own crews, never subcontracted
- A clear timeline and written estimate up front
Install, replace, repair, and storm recovery.
One crew for the whole exterior, from a fresh insulated install to the hailstorm claim down the road.
New insulated siding
Foam-backed siding installed over a proper moisture barrier for a flatter, tighter wall.
Siding replacement
Tired siding removed, sheathing checked, and insulated panels installed clean.
Siding repair
Storm-torn or damaged panels repaired, and we're honest when repair beats replacement.
Storm, hail & insurance
We document the damage and handle the insurance claim alongside any roof damage.
Hail & wind · WI & IAStorm-damaged siding? We handle the claim.
The same storm that dents a roof damages siding. Most homeowner's policies cover hail and wind damage to siding, but only if the claim is documented properly. We inspect and photograph the siding, include it in the same adjuster scope as the roof, and make sure the claim covers the full exterior.
- Full siding damage inspection and photos
- Siding included in the same claim as the roof
- You pay your deductible, we handle the rest
- Upgrade to insulated siding while it's being replaced
Best for homeowners who plan to stay a while.
Insulated siding pays back over time, so it fits some homeowners better than others. We'll tell you honestly which camp you're in.
Comfort & efficiency seekers
Tired of drafty walls and want a more comfortable home.
Replacing or storm-damaged
Already re-siding, so it's the right time to upgrade.
Long-term owners
Staying put and want low maintenance and lasting comfort.
Curb-appeal upgraders
Want the flatter, premium look of a rigid panel.
Local, licensed, and here for the long run.
An efficiency upgrade only pays off if it's installed right by a contractor who's still around. Buckshot has been family-owned since 1979, fully licensed and insured, running our own crews, and we make a siding project doable whether you're paying out of pocket or through a claim.
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"Siding done in 2 and a half days, great work."
"All I had to do was pick out my colors and they handled the rest."
"The new siding looks amazing and gave the building a fresh, modern look."
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Buckshot General Contracting, family-owned since 1979. Headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, with a field office in Centerville, IA. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198. GAF Master Elite, FORTIFIED Provider, and BBB A+ accredited. Insulation value, energy performance, timelines, and pricing depend on the specific product and home and are confirmed after a free on-site estimate and provided in writing. Financing available for qualified projects through our lending partner; terms vary. Insurance coverage depends on your individual policy. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services (Iowa Code §522C). Credentials current as of publication.