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, and even hold up against strong winds.
In dry climates where wildfires are a major concern, fiber cement has fire-resistant properties and many insurance companies offer discounted premiums to homeowners whose homes are built with fiber cement. To learn more, check out this Firewise blog.
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 is a solution lasts. It can withstand extreme temperature fluctuations without cracking, weathering or buckling.
