Storms bring strong winds which can damage buildings by carrying away debris that could harm inhabitants or endanger lives. High winds also pose the risk of carrying away objects that pose physical risks to building inhabitants, potentially harming those inside as well.
Protect the envelope of your home with wind resistant siding, roof framing and windows to form a strong continuous load path and resist uplift as well as wind-borne debris damage.
These features create a protective shield for your house that can withstand uplift and other forms of uplift damage caused by wind gusts or flying debris.
Brick
Brick is an attractive and long-lasting exterior cladding choice due to its durability and aesthetic. Brick can withstand harsh weather conditions like heavy rainfall and strong winds without needing frequent upkeep, is non-toxic and provides thermal efficiency and sound insulation, and comes in various colors, finishes, and textures that complement any design aesthetic.
Brick’s durability can increase home values and protect them against wind-blown debris damage.
Genuine clay brick has proven itself superior in several tests for exterior materials, such as impact resistance and protection from windblown debris. Furthermore, its fireproof qualities make it an excellent option for areas prone to bushfires because it acts as an effective firebreak that helps contain any spread and prevent structural damage to homes.
Homes built using brick veneer is becoming increasingly common. This method takes advantage of bricks’ thermal mass properties to enhance energy performance of an insulated timber-frame or steel-frame building, improving energy performance over time.
Brick cladding is ideal for coastal homes as it can resist salty air carried by storms, making it stronger than weatherboard and providing protection in areas prone to severe storms and high winds. Professionals like the ones at paradiseexteriors.com can help retrofit your home with weatherproofing. Bricks can also be combined with timber or steel frames for an aesthetically pleasing exterior that complements all forms of architecture.
There are various kinds of bricks, each offering different benefits. Some bricks may be more fireproof while others provide greater durability or load-bearing capacity. Your choice will depend on both budget and overall aesthetic appeal of your home.
Face brick is the most used variety, which has a surface designed to be visible and is typically treated or textured on its side facing the elements.
These are generally more cost-effective and display less variation in size deviation. There are also glazed bricks which can be found in shades such as brown, black, grey, and white for facade applications.
FIBER CEMENT
Fiber cement siding is an eco-friendly material with long-term performance benefits that makes an attractive, long-lasting option for architects and builders looking for both performance and polish in their siding solutions.
Wood and vinyl can become weathered over time while fiber cement offers superior weatherproofing properties while being resistant to insects, fungi, and water intrusion. Less dense than brick or natural stone alternatives make fiber cement a better fit when considering architectural applications of performance and polish.
Fiber cement siding stands up better against decades of sun exposure than brick and natural stone, which require constant upkeep to keep them looking their best. Fiber cement mimics the look of traditional wood planks with its range of colors and textures and painting capabilities allowing architects to select between sleeker looks that require precise installation or one that provides added security against high winds.
Fiber cement can be cut using standard tools and installed quickly with nailing through its face. Being more flexible than wood makes fiber cement an excellent choice for high performance buildings that undergo frequent expansion/contraction cycles, as it resists moisture better than other materials such as wood.
Furthermore, this material offers added insulation against extreme temperature swings while remaining stylish at home in humid climates that could otherwise destroy it.
Making the right material choice for a commercial building project is of critical importance in terms of long-term durability and performance. While natural stones and brick offer beautiful designs, their weighty nature limits insulation value. Over time this can lead to leaky windows or seams which compromise structural integrity, potentially creating leakage issues which compromise its integrity and result in costly maintenance bills.
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS (ICF’S)
Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are one of the latest innovations in home building. ICFs do what concrete excels at doing: resist the elements. However, they take it one step further by including two built-in layers of foam insulation. Plus, these stackable forms make wall construction fast and efficient as well as being lightweight so they’re easier to transport and deliver to clients.
ICF walls differ from traditional wood frame construction in that they utilize an in-place concrete form system made up of expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid insulation blocks connected by plastic webbing ties to form an ICF form for construction of the wall itself, and then finished using fasteners embedded within the insulation foam itself. You can click here to learn more about polystyrene.
ICF walls also offer outstanding energy efficiency, with their thick insulating structure cutting heating and cooling costs by as much as 20 percent. This is thanks to their high R-values which work perfectly when coupled with compatible windows, doors, roofs, and exterior walls.
ICFs offer many advantages over other forms of construction materials, including cost savings and lower insurance premiums. Furthermore, ICFs help improve living conditions by lowering temperature peaks while offering consistent temperatures inside all year long.
Though ICFs are relatively new technology, they’re quickly gaining in popularity as construction codes become stricter about energy efficiency and natural disaster resistance. Not only are ICFs strong and durable; they’re eco-friendly too – made from recycled materials – plus easy installation means faster construction times with reduced labor costs.
Hurricanes or tornadoes bring high winds that make doors and windows especially susceptible to damage, leaving interior doors vulnerable. Closing all interior doors may help alleviate pressure from building up inside a home that could result in loss of an area or the entire house; placing protective barriers between windows and doors prevent debris from further harming homes.