In the last 10 years, severe weather has become the new normal in building construction. Damage from hurricanes, tornados, hail, floods and blizzards totaled more than $13 billion in 2013 according to the National Weather Service.
Contractors, architects and manufacturers for all building types are seeking durable exterior materials to protect their properties from the elements. That is why construction professionals are turning to fiber cement products—rather than vinyl or wood—to outfit the exterior of commercial, multi-family, institutional and industrial structures.