Hurricane Rated Vinyl Siding

Install vinyl siding in accordance with manufacturer s installation.

Hurricane rated vinyl siding.

Some siding is far less resistant to cracking from impacts in warm and cold weather and some is less likely to stay put in a windstorm based on the simulated 150 mph winds in our testing. That said if wind rips some strips off vinyl siding is reasonably easy to reinstall. Measured in squares of siding. Hurricane isaac left damage from high winds and flooding across many parts of louisiana and the gulf coast.

Hurricane irma quick facts about the storm beginning as a category 5 storm in the open atlantic the hurricane broke many records in size intensity and duration. Make sure to drill holes into the studs of your home. Each high performance panel features luxurious color through and through so it won t chip flake or blister like painted surfaces. Most vinyl siding is rated to withstand winds up to 110 mph.

Winds from recent storms may have exceeded the rating specified by your local building code and damaged your siding to the point where it should be replaced. Properly specified vinyl siding for high wind areas higher than the code required 110 mph means product that was manufactured and rated for high velocity winds generally labeled with a wind velocity statement in the manufacturer s literature or the icc es report. For homes with vinyl siding make sure to measure the space you need to cover. In fact you can find specialty vinyl siding that can withstand winds up to 240 mph.

That will do the job in most areas unless a serious hurricane hits your home. Vinyl siding institute team visited neighborhoods built with polymeric claddings to observe the impact and determine how the exterior cladding held up against the category 2 storm. Durable and dent resistant preservation ultra premium vinyl siding also delivers an easy care finish that beautifully withstands harsh weather. Wood siding which is common on older homes is too easily damaged by hurricanes or severe storms not to mention sea salt damage to be recommended.

Siding panels directly beneath a window figure 6. Vinyl siding is an option too but not as durable. Purchasing new vinyl siding with a high wind rating is one way to potentially reduce the amount of damage caused by high wind events such as hurricanes. These icc reports available online provide a full breakdown of the.

A good contractor can recommend quality siding options that meet hurricane resistant standards. The trim won t be stable enough to withstand storms.