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Old 11-21-2007, 09:50 PM
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Default Re: Concrete Block/Stucco (CBS) vs. Frame/Vinyl Siding

Good job, John! The roof, window and garage door designs are also very important wind storm defenses. Insurance companies often ask not only the roofing materials (shingle, tile, or metal) but whether the roof is gable end or hip roof, with hip roof preferred for wind resistance because less surface is exposed to lateral wind pressure.
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