It s resistant to salt air and humidity so if you re along the coast.
House siding wind resistant.
Here s how to build a hurricane resistant house not as expensive as you may think published tue may 21 2019 7 30 am edt updated fri may 31 2019 3 10 pm edt diana olick in dianaolick.
Vinyl siding is one of the least expensive siding options.
The siding of your home needs to look good and perform well over many years.
Vinyl siding is made from polyvinyl chloride pvc and requires no painting or caulking.
Composed from sand cement and cellulose fibres this is a good choice for an all purpose siding.
Wind and water resistant paints for siding if you re in the planning stages of building a home talk with your contractors about the bones of your house the framing before you discuss siding.
On the other side fiber cement siding could encounter possible moisture related problems and older homes built before the late 1980s may have siding that contains.
It can boost a home s curb appeal last 50 years or more with little maintenance and protect a house from costly damage caused by moisture and.
Weather resistant building materials handle things like hail wind rain and snow without the same loss of integrity as building materials that have not been made to resist these elements.
The beauty of vinyl siding is more than skin deep.
Vinyl is durable and low maintenance.
There are many ways that you can help build a more weather resistant home or building.
Contractors in hurricane prone areas suggest steel reinforced masonry walls instead of wooden framing for increased durability and protection.
If you are considering house siding options use this guide to find the material that best suits your home and you.
This siding is available in a variety of colors and textures.
Fiber cement siding is low maintenance non flammable and termite resistant.