This is the first home I've owned that was siding. First the insulation is way superior to CBS (cement block, stucco). I like having it pressure cleaned over expensive sealing and painting. I do like the looks of CBS homes over siding, looks richer. Also I felt safer in hurricanes in CBS but no longer live near to the coast and hope that will make up the difference in strength.
My peeve in this area is outside doors that open in. This is against strict Dade Co. codes since hurricane Andrew. This is a weak point and I only hope living a little in from the coast helps. Once a window or door is breached then the wind can get in and lift the roof.
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Les
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