Minneapolis siding materials seem to be on the surface pretty much all the same. Most people assume that these are held to some sort of standard building code that will be able to stand up to the elements. This is partially true; there is a standard, but within that standard, there is a wide range of differences.
There are several types of siding available, such as aluminum, vinyl, wood, stone and cement board. Of all these types, stone is probably best when it comes to durability and insulating qualities; but few people can afford it. The next best thing would be cement board. This is because it offers the same toughness as stone, while being engineered to fit together like a puzzle. Cement is also extremely fire resistant, unlike vinyl and aluminum. God forbid a fire ever takes place in your home, but if it does, James Hardie siding will be able to stand up to it far better than the other types of siding materials, protecting more of your home by containing the fire until the fire department gets there.
This material is a fiber-cement composite that will resist high winds and impacts better than most other sidings. The wind will slam small objects into the side of our homes whenever it blows; eventually, these will take their toll by leaving dings and dents all over your home. It will also work the siding lose so that the wind can get behind the siding and actually pull it off. You won’t see that with quality cement boards. They are made specifically to stand up to this kind of punishment. Because James Hardie manufactures their siding according to your climate, they even have a tornado “resistant” siding that will hold its own during the most severe winds. While no siding can claim to be tornado ‘proof’; tornado ‘resistant’ siding means that this is the optimal protection that you can get in this current market. Barring a direct hit, cement board siding is your best bet against high winds and flying debris.
While we don’t see much of that here in Minneapolis, James Hardie Siding will have just what you need for your unique climate zone. Give one of our Iron River Construction consultants call to learn more about what we can do for you. 952-442-1762
