Hail doesn t just fall in a straight line down wind drives it to come in on an angle so it pelts the sides of a house.
House siding strong wind resistant.
Vinyl siding is also resistant to insects and isn t very attractive to woodpeckers.
Wind resistant roofing and siding you should also do your homework to make sure your contractor uses the best materials.
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.
Fiber cement siding is low maintenance non flammable and termite resistant.
Paint it any color within 180 days of installation using an acrylic water based exterior house paint.
Hz10 formulated house siding is made to withstand high temperatures humidity moisture sun hail tropical storms and hurricane winds.
There are many ways that you can help build a more weather resistant home or building.
When consumer reports tests roofing and siding resistance to wind is one.
Insects and wind can also damage the wood.
As such your house siding must be strong.
Available in a range of styles and textures factory painting or finishes are highly recommended.
It is also fire resistant.
Below is a photo gallery showcasing more examples of different styles of house siding and exteriors.
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.
Board is pre primed using a primer with a yellow hue allowing for maximum paint adhesion on the jobsite.
If replacing your siding is not an option for you right now there are still actions you can take to protect your home.
Weather resistant building materials for 2020.
The exterior of your home faces a ceaseless barrage of threats from the hot sun strong winds precipitation in all its forms and the bitter winter cold.
Using a wind and water resistant paint on all types of siding will help as a barrier against water damage from the heavy rains.
Concrete exterior is strong and can withstand calamities such as floods hurricanes and tornadoes.
But it s very brittle in cold weather and often cracks and breaks during the winter.
Most paints with wind and water resistant properties can be used on all types of siding.
An impact resistant roof is a must of course but siding is a critical component of a home s envelope that is too often overlooked.
It can warp curl fade and crack.