If you live in any of the states located in the southeast United States or even those in the west coastal region, it is important that you ensure that the siding that you have placed on your home is resistant to hurricanes. Being ready for storms in areas that experience high winds and severe weather is necessary to protect your home, strengthen the structure, and protect your belongings, you, and your loved ones during tropical storm systems.
In this brief guide, we will outline what to look for in hurricane-resistant siding to assist you in ensuring that you select the most appropriate siding for your needs.
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Know the Storm
Hurricanes is a type of tropical cyclone that is a low-pressure system that is created over waters in tropical and/or subtropical environments. It includes many unique threats including thunderstorms, strong winds, and tornadoes. This type of storm may reach out up to 600 miles and last for up to a week. Hurricanes have wind speeds from 74 mph to over 155 mph. Depending on the category, hurricanes are capable of leveling homes and other types of structures. Despite this fact, it is important to take all of the steps necessary to hurricane-proof your home. When buying siding, it is important to hope for the best, but expect the worst. Know what a hurricane is and what may be experienced during the storm. Know the storm.
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Hurricane Baselines
When considering hurricane-resistant siding, you should know the baselines of hurricanes such as when hurricane season starts and ends, what risk your area has in terms of being hits, the categories associated with hurricanes, and what types of destruction the tropical systems are capable of committing. This will help you better determine the type of siding that will best hold up.
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Wind Speed Capabilities
When choosing siding for your home, you should ensure that it is capable of standing up to winds of 155+. You should have a professional install the siding so that it is as secured as possible. Superior materials should be used during the securing process. This will help ensure that your siding is capable of withstanding intense weather systems.
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Flying Debris
If you need hurricane-resistant siding, it is important that you consider the highest quality that is able to withstand most flying projectiles. Flying debris is a huge risk to your home. Even something simple may be able to intrude through the siding. Do not sacrifice safety for price. Go with high quality – always.
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Durability is Key
When purchasing hurricane-resistant siding, you should only select from siding that is highly durable. The siding should be able to withstand high levels of moisture, and humidity. It needs to be able to protect your home during intense rain events, withstand high levels of humidity, and even stand up to high levels of heat.
Contact Us
If you are in the process of preparing your home for hurricane season, contact us here at Southern Industries Home Improvements today. We offer high-quality vinyl siding, soffit and fascia, gutters, as well as impact windows. When you call, be sure to ask our specialist about our current installation special: (833) 240-4900