In southern, humid climates, fiber cement is a better alternative to other building materials as it doesn’t allow organic occupants such as termites and fungi to infest the siding, eventually getting into the house. Fiber cement can withstand high humidity without rotting or warping as wood products do.
For homes in dry climates where wildfires are a major concern, Nichiha's fiber cement panels comply with some of the industry's most stringent fire code standards, including ASTM E-84 standards, NFPA 285 standards, CAN/ULC S134 standards and more.
Fiber cement-sided houses along coastal regions are protected from sun exposure, salt spray and high humidity. As wind damage is a major concern, fiber cement offers hurricane-resilience as it can withstand up to 130 mph or higher winds. To learn more about wind load and how fiber cement can protect a home, click here.
In northern climates where temperatures can vary significantly, traditional architectural concrete becomes a problem due to cyclical freezing and warming. Fiber cement withstands extreme temperature fluctuations without cracking, weathering or buckling. And in high-temperature desert climates, fiber cement outperforms the competition in extreme heat indexes without cracking or chipping.
Nichiha fiber cement cladding is quality-assured and tested by a number of third-parties:
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Report No. FL12875 No. FL12098 |
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L.A.R.R. 26081 26169 |
