AU2023428649A1 - Insulated siding sheet, an insulated sheet system, and buildings formed with the insulated sheet system - Google Patents

Abstract

An insulated siding sheet includes an integrated insulation material and a plank siding. The integrated insulation material includes: (i) a back side; (ii) a front side opposite the back side; (iii) a top horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle; and (iv) a bottom horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle, in which the back side of the integrated insulation material has vertical grooves that extend from the top horizontal edge to the bottom horizontal edge. The plank siding is attached to the front side of the integrated insulation material. The plank siding includes a top horizontal edge and a bottom horizontal edge that both have a portion of the plank siding cut-away to overlap with horizontal edges of adjacent insulated siding sheets. An insulated siding sheet system and a building having the insulated siding sheet system is also included.

Description

INSULATED SIDING SHEET, AN INSULATED SHEET SYSTEM, AND BUILDINGS FORMED WITH THE INSULATED SHEET SYSTEM

NOTICE OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

[0001] This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-SC- 0022616 awarded by the Department of Energy.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/444,731, filed February 10, 2023, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure is generally directed to an insulated siding sheet, an insulated sheet system formed with multiple insulated siding sheets, and buildings with the insulated sheet system positioned over one or more sides.

Technical Description

[0004] In the existing home market, re-roofing, new windows, HVAC replacement, and replacing the siding on the exterior of a home are the dominant retrofit activities. As to the siding on the exterior of a home, the primary reasons for replacing the siding are storm damage or improving aesthetics due to aging. For instance, homes in the cold and mixed humid regions are typically outfitted with some type of vinyl, aluminum, steel, or wood siding product. However, these homes are commonly exposed to air infiltration through the exterior envelope, which may lead to excessive energy loss, comfort issues, and durability issues to the siding and structure of the home.

[0005] While retrofit siding options are available, continuous insulation is typically not included or even offered in a re-siding retrofit, nor is any type of rainscreen offered to provide better bulk water drainage. Thus, it is desirable to provide an insulated siding system that can be retrofitted onto a building and which does not exhibit the various known drawbacks.

SUMMARY

[0006] In some non-limiting embodiments, provided is an insulated siding sheet. The insulated siding sheet includes an integrated insulation material and a plank siding. The integrated insulation material includes: (i) a back side; (ii) a front side opposite the back side; (iii) a top horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle; and (iv) a bottom horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle, in which the back side of the integrated insulation material comprises vertical grooves that extend from the top horizontal edge to the bottom horizontal edge. The plank siding is attached to the front side of the integrated insulation material, where the plank siding comprises a top horizontal edge and a bottom horizontal edge that both have a cut-away portion of the plank siding to overlap with horizontal edges of adjacent insulated siding sheets.

[0007] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the integrated insulation material has a minimum insulation R- value of R-5. For example, the integrated insulation material can be formed from a material selected from the group consisting of a R-5 extruded polystyrene, a R-6.5 polyisocyanurate, a R-5 graphite polystyrene, spray foam, poured foam, and any combination thereof. In some non-limiting embodiments, the integrated insulation material has a thickness within a range of from 1 inch to 4 inches.

[0008] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the vertical grooves have a depth of 1/4 inch or less, and/or a width within a range of from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch. The vertical grooves can also be spaced apart horizontally by at least 0.5 inch. The vertical grooves can have various shapes, such as a rounded shape for example.

[0009] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the plank siding comprises wood, plastic composite, wood fiber, metal, cement fiber, or any combination. In some non-limiting embodiments, a front portion of the top horizontal edge of the plank siding is cut-away and a back portion of the bottom horizontal edge of the plank siding is cut-away.

[0010] In some non-limiting embodiments, the present disclosure also includes an insulated siding sheet system comprising two or more of the previously described insulated siding sheets in which the insulated siding sheets are attached to each other with a lapped configuration. The lapped configuration can comprise overlapping cut-away portions of the plank siding of adjacent insulated siding sheets. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the bottom horizontal edge of the integrated insulated material of a first insulated siding sheet engages and mates onto the top horizontal edge of the integrated insulated material of a second insulated siding sheet.

[0011] In some non-limiting embodiments, the present disclosure includes a building comprising the previously described insulated siding sheet system that is formed over at least a portion of one side of the building. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the insulated siding sheet system is formed over each side of the building. The building can include a residential building for example.

[0012] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the building further includes at least one window and at least one door, in which the at least one window and the at least one door each independently comprise metal trim that extends around the at least one window and the at least one door. The metal trim can form a channel that receives insulated siding sheets extending around the at least one window and the at least one door.

[0013] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the building further includes a starter strip positioned at the bottom of each side of the building. The starter strip can include a channel that receives insulated siding sheets extending down toward a bottom of the sides of the building.

[0014] In some non-limiting embodiments, the present disclosure further includes a method of retrofitting an insulated siding sheet system onto a building. The method includes attaching the insulated siding sheet system previously described onto one or more sides of a building. In certain non-limiting embodiments, attaching the insulated siding sheet system onto one or more sides of the building includes laminating the integrated insulation material onto the one or more sides of the building.

[0015] The present disclosure also includes the following aspects.

[0016] Aspect 1: An insulated siding sheet comprising: an integrated insulation material comprising (i) a back side, (ii) a front side opposite the back side, (iii) a top horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle; and (iv) a bottom horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle, wherein the back side of the integrated insulation material comprises vertical grooves that extend from the top horizontal edge to the bottom horizontal edge; and a plank siding attached to the front side of the integrated insulation material, wherein the plank siding comprises a top horizontal edge and a bottom horizontal edge that both have a cut-away portion to overlap with horizontal edges of adjacent insulated siding sheets.

[0017] Aspect 2: The insulated siding sheet of aspect 1, wherein the integrated insulation material has a minimum insulation R- value of R-5.

[0018] Aspect 3: The insulated siding sheet of aspect 1 or 2, wherein the integrated insulation material is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of a R-5 extruded polystyrene, a R-6.5 polyisocyanurate, a R-5 graphite polystyrene, spray foam, poured foam, and any combination thereof.

[0019] Aspect 4: The insulated siding sheet of any one of aspects 1-3, wherein the integrated insulation material has a thickness within a range of from 1 inch to 4 inches.

[0020] Aspect 5: The insulated siding sheet of any one of aspects 1-4, wherein the vertical grooves have a depth of 1/4 inch or less.

[0021] Aspect 6: The insulated siding sheet of any one of aspects 1-5, wherein the vertical grooves have a width within a range of from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch. [0022] Aspect 7: The insulated siding sheet of any one of aspects 1-6, wherein the vertical grooves are each spaced apart horizontally by at least 1/2 inch.

[0023] Aspect 8: The insulated siding sheet of any one of aspects 1-7, wherein the vertical grooves have a rounded shape.

[0024] Aspect 9: The insulated siding sheet of any one of aspects 1-8, wherein the plank siding comprises wood, plastic composite, wood fiber, metal, cement fiber, or any combination.

[0025] Aspect 10: The insulated siding sheet of any one of aspects 1-9, wherein a front portion of the top horizontal edge of the plank siding is cut-away to form a first cut-away portion and a back portion of the bottom horizontal edge of the plank siding is cut-away to form a second cutaway portion.

[0026] Aspect 11 : An insulated siding sheet system comprising two or more insulated siding sheets according to any one of aspects 1-10, wherein the insulated siding sheets are attached to each other with a lapped configuration.

[0027] Aspect 12: The insulated siding sheet system of aspect 11, wherein the lapped configuration comprises overlapping cut-away portions of the plank siding of adjacent insulated siding sheets.

[0028] Aspect 13: The insulated siding sheet system of aspect 11 or 12, wherein the bottom horizontal edge of the integrated insulated material a first insulated siding sheet engages and mates onto the top horizontal edge of the integrated insulated material a second insulated siding sheet.

[0029] Aspect 14: A building comprising the insulated siding sheet system according to any one of aspects 11-13 formed over at least a portion of one side of the building.

[0030] Aspect 15: The building of aspect 14, wherein the insulated siding sheet system is formed over each side of the building.

[0031] Aspect 16: The building of aspects 14 or 15, wherein the building is a residential building.

[0032] Aspect 17: The building of any one of aspects 14-16, further comprising at least one window and at least one door, wherein the at least one window and the at least one door each independently comprise metal trim that extends around the at least one window and the at least one door, and wherein the metal trim forms a channel that receives insulated siding sheets extending around the at least one window and the at least one door.

[0033] Aspect 18: The building according to any one of aspects 14-17, further comprising a starter strip positioned at the bottom of each side of the building, wherein the starter strip comprises a channel that receives insulated siding sheets extending down toward a bottom of the sides of the building.

[0034] Aspect 19: A method of retrofitting an insulated siding sheet system onto a building, the method comprising attaching the insulated siding sheet system according to any one of aspects 14-18 onto one or more sides of a building.

[0035] Aspect 20: The method of aspect 19, wherein attaching the insulated siding sheet system onto one or more sides of the building comprises laminating the integrated insulation material onto the one or more sides of the building.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] FIG. 1 is a side view of non-limiting embodiments of an insulated siding sheet according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG. 2 is a top view of non-limiting embodiments of an insulated siding sheet according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG. 3 is a side view of non-limiting embodiments of an insulated siding sheet system according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG. 4 is a back cross-sectional view of non-limiting embodiments of a rainscreen formed from an insulated siding sheet system according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of non-limiting embodiments of a building having the insulated siding sheet according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG. 6 is a perspective exploded view of non-limiting embodiments of a window of a building having the insulated siding sheet according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0042] FIG. 7A is a perspective view of non-limiting embodiments of a building with a starter strip first attached according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0043] FIG. 7B is a perspective view of non-limiting embodiments of a building with a starter strip and insulated siding sheet attached according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG. 7C is a perspective view of the building shown in FIG. 7B with multiple insulated siding sheets attached according to the principles of the present disclosure; and

[0045] FIG. 7D is a perspective view of the building shown in FIG. 7B with multiple insulated siding sheets attached that form an insulated siding sheet system according to the principles of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] For purposes of the following detailed description, it is to be understood that the disclosure may assume various alternative variations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. Moreover, other than in any operating examples, or where otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing, for example, quantities of ingredients used in the specification and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “about”. Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth in the following specification and attached claims are approximations that may vary depending upon the desired properties to be obtained by the present disclosure. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the scope of the claims, each numerical parameter should at least be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

[0047] Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of the disclosure are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as possible. Any numerical value, however, inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard variation found in their respective testing measurements.

[0048] Also, it should be understood that any numerical range recited herein is intended to include all sub-ranges subsumed therein. For example, a range of “1 to 10” is intended to include all sub-ranges between (and including) the recited minimum value of 1 and the recited maximum value of 10, that is, having a minimum value equal to or greater than 1 and a maximum value of equal to or less than 10.

[0049] Further, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “lateral,” “longitudinal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the disclosure as it is oriented in the drawing figures. However, it is to be understood that the disclosure may assume alternative variations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the specification, are simply exemplary embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments or aspects disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting.

[0050] In this application, the use of the singular includes the plural and plural encompasses singular, unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, in this application, the use of “or” means “and/or” unless specifically stated otherwise, even though “and/or” may be explicitly used in certain instances. It will also be appreciated that the dimensions and sizes provided in the drawings are only non-limiting examples. Therefore, different dimensions and sizes can be used. [0051] Referring to FIG. 1, and in some non-limiting embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to an insulated siding sheet 10. The insulated siding sheet 10 includes an integrated insulation material 12 and a plank siding 14.

[0052] As used herein, an “integrated insulation material” refers to concrete forms of insulation made of blocks of polymeric foam or other rigid insulated foam. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the integrated insulation material 12 is made of a material that has a minimum insulation R- value of R-5. For example, the integrated insulation material 12 can be formed from a R-5 extruded polystyrene, a R-6.5 polyisocyanurate, a R-5 graphite polystyrene, spray foam, poured foam, or any combination thereof.

[0053] The “R-value”, as used herein, refers to a material’s insulating properties and its ability to impede heat flow. The greater the ability to impede heat flow, the higher the R-value. Calculating R-value involves measurements of heat energy transfer through different insulation materials and determining the R-value of insulation based on how quickly (or slowly) this heat flows through the material.

[0054] In some non-limiting embodiments, referring to FIG. 1, the integrated insulation material 12 comprises a back side 16, a front side 18 opposite the back side 16, a top horizontal edge 20 having a 45 degree angle, and a bottom horizontal edge 22 having a 45 degree angle. As shown in FIG. 1, the 45 degree angle of the top horizontal edge 20 and the bottom horizontal edge 22 can be formed in the same direction. That is, in such embodiments, the configuration of the integrated insulation material 12 can be such that the top horizontal edge 20 comprises a 45 degree angle that is cut/formed from the front top edge 24 downward to the back top edge 26, and the bottom horizontal edge 22 comprises a 45 degree angle that is cut/formed from the front bottom edge 28 downward to the back bottom edge 30. It will be appreciated that an opposite configuration can also be used where the top horizontal edge 20 comprises a 45 degree angle that is cut/formed from the back top edge 26 downward to the front top edge 24, and the bottom horizontal edge 22 comprises a 45 degree angle that is cut/formed from the back bottom edge 30 downward to the front bottom edge 28.

[0055] The integrated insulation material 12 can also be prepared to have a desired thickness. For instance, the integrated insulation material 12 can have a thickness of at least 1 inch, or at least 1 and half inches. The integrated insulation material 12 can also have a thickness of up to 4 inches or up to 3 inches. The thickness of the integrated insulation material 12 can be selected within a range of from 1 inch to 4 inches, or within a range of from 1 inch to 3 inches, or within a range of from 1 inch to 2 inches. [0056] As further shown in FIG. 2, the back side 16 of the integrated insulation material 12 comprises vertical grooves 40 that extend from the top horizontal edge 20 to the bottom horizontal edge 22. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the vertical grooves 40 can have a depth of a 1/4 inch or less, or 1/5 inch or less, or 1/8 inch or less. It is appreciated that the vertical grooves 40 have a depth that extends from the back side 16 of the integrated insulation material 12 toward the front side 18 of the integrated insulation material 12. The vertical grooves 40 can also have a width selected within a range of from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch, or within a range of from 1/5 inch to 1/4 inch. Each vertical groove 40 can further be spaced apart horizontally at a desired distance such as by at least 1/2 inch, or by at least 3/4 inch, or by at least 1 inch. The vertical grooves 40 can also have various shapes, such as a rounded shape, a square shape, or a triangular shape.

[0057] The vertical grooves 40 can have any combination of the previously described configurations. It was found that the vertical grooves 40 allow rain water, as well as other liquids, to drain through the integrated insulation material 12. As such, the vertical grooves act as a rainscreen to provide bulk water drainage through the insulated siding sheet 10.

[0058] As indicated, the insulated siding sheet 10 also comprises a plank siding 14. Referring to FIG. 1, the plank siding 14 is attached, such as being bonded for example, to the front side 18 of the integrated insulation material 12. The plank siding 14 can be formed from various materials used as siding materials on buildings. For example, the plank siding 14 can be selected from wood, plastic composite, wood fiber, metal, cement fiber, or any combination thereof. If the material is wood, the wood can be engineered wood or natural wood.

[0059] In certain non-limiting embodiments, the plank siding 14 comprises a top horizontal edge 50 and a bottom horizontal edge 52 that both have cut-away portions 51 and 53 to overlap with cut-away portions 51 and 53 of the horizontal edges 50 and 52 of adjacent insulated siding sheets 10. It is appreciated that the cut-away portions 51 and 53 of the plank siding 14 have a thickness that is less than the thickness of the remaining portions of the plank siding 14. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the cut-away portions 51 and 53 have a thickness that is 75 % or less than the thickness of the remaining portions of the plank siding 14, or a thickness that is 50 % or less (i.e., half or less) than the thickness of the remaining portions of the plank siding 14. For example, the cut-away portions 51 and 53 can have a thickness that is about a 1/2 inch, while the remaining portions of the plank siding 14 have a thickness of about 1 inch.

[0060] As further shown in FIG. 1, the cut-away portion 51 at the top horizontal edge 50 can be taken from a different side of the plank siding 14 as compared to the cut-away portion 53 at the bottom horizontal edge 52. For instance, the cut-away portion 51 at the top horizontal edge 50 can be taken from the front side 56 of the plank siding 14 and the cut-away portion 53 at the bottom horizontal edge 52 can be taken from the back side 58 of the plank siding 14.

[0061] In some non-limiting embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the present disclosure is also directed to an insulated siding sheet system 80 comprising two or more insulated siding sheets 10 as previously described. The insulated siding sheets 10 are attached to each other with a lapped configuration 82, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The lapped configuration 82 comprises overlapping cut-away portions 51 and 53 of the plank sidings 14 from adjacent insulated siding sheets 10. In certain non-limiting embodiments, the lapped configuration 82 forms an outer barrier of plank sidings 14 that are substantially even or flush across the front sides 56. FIG. 3 also illustrates a gap in the lapped configuration. However, such a gap can be removed and the plank sidings 14 can be abut each other.

[0062] In some non-limiting embodiments, referring to FIG. 3, the bottom horizontal edge 22 of the integrated insulation material 12 of a first insulated siding sheet 10 engages and forms a mating alignment 90 onto the top horizontal edge 20 of the integrated insulated material 12 of a second insulated siding sheet 10. This arrangement has been found to provide an easy alignment 90 between adjacent integrated insulation materials 12.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 4, the vertical grooves 40 from the various insulated siding sheets 10 that make-up the insulated siding sheet system 80 form a rainscreen 94. As further shown in FIG. 4, water 96 is drained through at least some of the grooves 40 of the insulated siding sheet system 80 to provide improved drying capabilities. It is noted that the shading has been adjusted for clarity in FIG. 4.

[0064] It was found that the insulated siding sheet system 80 provides a durable exterior siding with robust sturdiness due to the combination of plank siding 14 and rigid integrated insulation material 12. The integrated insulation material 12 further provides a minimum insulation R-value of R-5, along with a continuous rainscreen 94 formed from the vertical grooves 40 that provides drying capabilities. The angled integrated insulation materials 12 with the mating alignment 90 and lapped configuration 82 between plank sidings 14 further allows for an easy installation due to the stacking interlock between plank sidings 14.

[0065] In certain non-limiting embodiments, referring to FIG. 5, the present disclosure further includes a building 100 that comprises the previously described insulated siding sheet system 80 formed over at least a portion of one side 102 of the building 100. The building 100 can also include the insulated siding sheet system 80 formed over an entire side 102 of the building, or over all the sides 102 of the building. The building 100 can be a residential building, or it can be a different type of building 100 such as a commercial building. It is noted that the shading has been adjusted for clarity in FIG. 5.

[0002] In some non-limiting embodiments, referring again to FIG. 5, the building 100 further includes at least one window 104 and at least one door 106. The window 104 and the door 106 can each independently comprise metal trim 110 that extends around the window 104 and door 106. As shown in FIG. 6, the metal trim 110 can form a channel 118 that receives insulated siding sheets 10 extending around the window 104 and door 106. It is noted that the shading has been adjusted for clarity in FIG. 6.

[0066] As shown in FIG. 5, the building 100 can also include a starter strip 116 positioned at the bottom 103 of each side 102 of the building 100. The starter strip 116 can also include a channel 118 that receives insulated siding sheets 10 extending down toward a bottom 103 of the sides 102 of the building 100.

[0067] The building 100 can also include various other components associated with the insulated siding sheet system 80. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the building 100 can also include a drip cap 120 around the window 104. The building 100 can further include known materials typically used in a building 100.

[0068] The present disclosure further includes a method of retrofitting an insulated siding sheet system 80 onto a building 100. The method can include attaching the insulated siding sheet system 80 as previously described onto one or more sides 102 of the building 100. The step of attaching the insulated siding sheet system 80 onto one or more sides 102 of the building 100 can include laminating the integrated insulation material 12 onto the one or more sides 102 of the building 100. The method can include other steps, such as removing previously existing siding prior to attaching the insulated siding sheet system 80 onto the sides 102 of the building 100. It is appreciated that the insulated siding sheet system 80 can be attached by overlapping cut-away portions 51 and 53 of the plank sidings 14 from adjacent insulated siding sheets 10.

[0069] Referring to FIG. 7A, in certain non-limiting embodiments, the method can include attaching a starter strip 116 positioned at the bottom 103 of each side 102 of the building 100. This step, in some non-limiting embodiments, can occur before applying the insulated siding sheets 10. As shown in FIGS. 7B-7C, insulating siding sheets 10 are positioned onto the sides 102 of the building 100 with a first insulating siding sheet 10 being positioned into the starter strip 116. Referring to FIG. 7D, additional insulating siding sheets 10 are attached to the sides 102 of the building 100 and to each other to form the previously described insulating siding sheet system 80. It is noted that the shading has been adjusted for clarity in FIGS. 7A-7D. [0070] It was found that the insulated siding sheet system 80 can be easily installed and retrofitted to provide a minimum insulation R- value of R-5, along with a continuous rainscreen 94 system.

[0071] Whereas particular embodiments or aspects of this disclosure have been described above for purposes of illustration, it will be evident to those skilled in the art that numerous variations of the details of the present disclosure may be made without departing from the disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An insulated siding sheet comprising: an integrated insulation material comprising (i) a back side, (ii) a front side opposite the back side, (iii) a top horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle; and (iv) a bottom horizontal edge having a 45 degree angle, wherein the back side of the integrated insulation material comprises vertical grooves that extend from the top horizontal edge to the bottom horizontal edge; and a plank siding attached to the front side of the integrated insulation material, wherein the plank siding comprises a top horizontal edge and a bottom horizontal edge that both have a cut-away portion to overlap with horizontal edges of adjacent insulated siding sheets.

2. The insulated siding sheet of claim 1, wherein the integrated insulation material has a minimum insulation R- value of R-5.

3. The insulated siding sheet of claim 2, wherein the integrated insulation material is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of a R-5 extruded polystyrene, a R-6.5 polyisocyanurate, a R-5 graphite polystyrene, spray foam, poured foam, and any combination thereof.

4. The insulated siding sheet of claim 1, wherein the integrated insulation material has a thickness within a range of from 1 inch to 4 inches.

5. The insulated siding sheet of claim 1, wherein the vertical grooves have a depth of 1/4 inch or less.

6. The insulated siding sheet of claim 5, wherein the vertical grooves have a width within a range of from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch.

7. The insulated siding sheet of claim 5, wherein the vertical grooves are each spaced apart horizontally by at least 1/2 inch.

8. The insulated siding sheet of claim 5, wherein the vertical grooves have a rounded shape.

9. The insulated siding sheet of claim 1, wherein the plank siding comprises wood, plastic composite, wood fiber, metal, cement fiber, or any combination.

10. The insulated siding sheet of claim 1, wherein a front portion of the top horizontal edge of the plank siding is cut-away to form a first cut-away portion and a back portion of the bottom horizontal edge of the plank siding is cut-away to form a second cutaway portion.

11. An insulated siding sheet system comprising two or more insulated siding sheets according to claim 1, wherein the insulated siding sheets are attached to each other with a lapped configuration.

12. The insulated siding sheet system of claim 11, wherein the lapped configuration comprises overlapping cut-away portions of the plank siding of adjacent insulated siding sheets.

13. The insulated siding sheet system of claim 12, wherein the bottom horizontal edge of the integrated insulated material a first insulated siding sheet engages and mates onto the top horizontal edge of the integrated insulated material a second insulated siding sheet.

14. A building comprising the insulated siding sheet system according to claim 11 formed over at least a portion of one side of the building.

15. The building of claim 14, wherein the insulated siding sheet system is formed over each side of the building.

16. The building of claim 14, wherein the building is a residential building.

17. The building of claim 14, further comprising at least one window and at least one door, wherein the at least one window and the at least one door each independently comprise metal trim that extends around the at least one window and the at least one door, and wherein the metal trim forms a channel that receives insulated siding sheets extending around the at least one window and the at least one door.

18. The building according to claim 14, further comprising a starter strip positioned at the bottom of each side of the building, wherein the starter strip comprises a channel that receives insulated siding sheets extending down toward a bottom of the sides of the building.

19. A method of retrofitting an insulated siding sheet system onto a building, the method comprising attaching the insulated siding sheet system according to claim 11 onto one or more sides of a building.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein attaching the insulated siding sheet system onto one or more sides of the building comprises laminating the integrated insulation material onto the one or more sides of the building.