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Wood Siding Alternatives: The Better Choice for Structural Protection

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Wood siding alternatives provide benefits on many levels. Lower maintenance, less flammability, paint-free styles, better protection — whatever your top priority is, there are wood siding alternatives that can tackle the toughest challenges and outperform traditional wood. Each material has slightly different pros and cons that can be assessed to choose the right wood alternative … Continued

What Is the Best Siding Material for Beach Houses and Coastal Homes?

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The best siding materials for coastal homes are those that can withstand the unique challenges posed by the climate. Whether located near the Pacific coastline or the Gulf, beach houses need to be fully equipped to face the elements — that is, unless homeowners want to be dealing with constant maintenance and repair work. Durability … Continued

How Nichiha Helps Southeast Builders Increase Their Bottom Line

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Depending on the region, fiber cement can be less costly than many other siding options like natural stone, exotic wood siding and brick. With your bottom line top of mind, Nichiha’s fiber cement siding can give you all the features you are looking for in exterior house siding with durability that’s hard to match. It … Continued

Fiber Cement: A Textured, Modern, Fire-Resistant Siding Option

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When choosing exterior siding for their new modern home, homeowners often focus on things like look, texture and durability. Siding frequently consists of the largest part of your home’s exterior, so you want to choose a product that completes your design vision and stays looking good for decades. Fire Resistant Siding that Doesn’t Compromise Of … Continued

Architectural Concrete Without the Mess, Cost and Time

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Concrete has been used in architecture around the world for centuries. Through advancement and progress in the construction industry, designers have come up with a variety of ways to work with it that many homeowners want.  Architectural concrete, specifically, provides many options to create impressive home designs. When used well by a talented architect or … Continued

How Nichiha Meets Wind Load Code Requirements in Florida and Other Coastal Areas

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When you’re in the residential construction business, you never want to think that the worst could happen. But homeowners and builders in Florida and other coastal areas know only too well the devastation that can result from hurricanes and tropical storms. It’s why local building codes include strict requirements on housing materials to make sure … Continued

How Fiber Cement Siding Is Made

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Fiber cement siding has been a hot topic in the last few years. It gives homeowners a durable solution for their exterior and comes in an array of finishes and designs. Perhaps you’ve already seen how versatile fiber cement siding can be in home design. But do you know how fiber cement siding is made?  … Continued

Exterior Solutions for Single-Family Homes

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Builders are responsible for helping future homeowners design and protect the home of their dreams. And when building a development, finding a way to differentiate your homes is critical to help them sell faster and to expand your reputation. Fiber cement siding offers a residential exterior solution; one that provides style, quality, durability, accessibility, and … Continued

Avoid Wildlife Damage With Fiber Cement Siding

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As both residential builders and homeowners know, pesky wildlife can seriously damage siding, costing homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs, many of which cannot be claimed on insurance. What if it could be prevented before it even begins? Using fiber cement siding has helped homeowners everywhere protect their homes from wildlife damage, including damage from … Continued

The 3 Best Exterior Home Siding Materials for Southern Homes

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Source: Saussy Burbank When choosing exterior siding for southern homes, the focus is often on things like look, texture and durability. It is especially important that you choose a product that is both resilient and convenient for your design vision — one that will stay looking good for decades. The Southern part of the United … Continued