Siding Overlap Windy Areas

Wood structural panels must be a minimum 7 16 inch.

Siding overlap windy areas.

When choosing exterior home siding in coastal areas affected by high winds size matters particularly with lap siding where panels overlap slightly. Fema also recommends that when using vinyl siding in a region prone to high winds your installer should be certified by the vinyl siding institute. Siding installation in high wind regions 5 of 8 w all systems 5 12 10 pressure equalized rain screen wall system in areas that experience frequent wind driven rain and areas susceptible to high winds it is recom mended that a rain screen design be considered when specifying wood or fiber cement siding. Very few siding materials can survive a direct hit from a severe storm but vinyl can be a good choice for high wind areas if you follow these tips.

Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices. Alternative fastening option for fiber blind nailing limited to 6 and 8 wide lap siding 9 and wider lap siding must be face nailed. You can take further steps to protect your home by making sure the cladding is secure this will ensure the wind can t get under the siding and cause siding planks to come off the home in a wind gust. During high winds and extreme weather wind can slip under these points of overlap and create strain using the panels like a lever to lift them off the home.

Ormationfor inf on fastening lp smartside products in high wind speed areas refer to icc es report esr 1301 or apa product re port pr n124. Lp smartside siding can be used in high wind areas summer is here which means wind driven rain and flying debris could soon be on the horizon. To provide basic design and installation tips for various types of siding that will enhance wind resistance in high wind regions i e greater than 90 mph gust design wind speed. If you are committed to using vinyl siding for your home heavier gauge vinyl does exist for homes within high wind areas.

Vinyl siding comes in a wide range of quality and styles. Siding installation in high wind regions january 2009 page 1 of 7 purpose. Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece.