Hurricane Rated Vinyl Siding

Durable and dent resistant preservation ultra premium vinyl siding also delivers an easy care finish that beautifully withstands harsh weather.

Hurricane rated vinyl siding.

Vinyl siding is an option too but not as durable. Tested and rated for use in the high velocity hurricane zone hvhz florida building code and texas department of insurance. Measured in squares of siding. Install vinyl siding in accordance with manufacturer s installation.

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. 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. These icc reports available online provide a full breakdown of the. Hurricane isaac left damage from high winds and flooding across many parts of louisiana and the gulf coast.

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. These materials have a number of differences but are the most durable options on the mass market today. That said if wind rips some strips off vinyl siding is reasonably easy to reinstall. 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.

Each high performance panel features luxurious color through and through so it won t chip flake or blister like painted surfaces. At gable end walls it is recommended that vinyl siding be installed over wood sheathing rather than over plastic foam sheathing as was done at the house shown in figure 7. That will do the job in most areas unless a serious hurricane hits your home. Hurricane impact resistant patio doors delivering exceptional everyday performance.

The two sorts of siding that are most likely to survive a hurricane are vinyl and fiber cement. In fact you can find specialty vinyl siding that can withstand winds up to 240 mph. Most vinyl siding is rated to withstand winds up to 110 mph. 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.

Sliding patio doors available in sizes up to 192 x 96 save time on the jobsite with pre drilled installation holes. It is worth noting that many vinyl siding styles are not rated to survive hurricane force wind speeds.