Siding is intended not only to make a house look good but to protect it. Of course, this means different things in different areas. If you live in a windy area, then you need to take that into account when choosing your siding material and when having your home sided. Here are a couple of types of siding that work well in windy regions, along with some tips for having your siding installed in the most suitable way.

Siding Materials That Work Well in Windy Areas

First, there are a couple of types of siding that don't work well in windy areas. Wood is one. Since wood is so prone to rot, it can quickly deteriorate and then blow off the home. Aluminum is also a poor choice for siding in windy areas. It is very lightweight and thus blows away easily. Here are two siding choices that do work well in wind:

Fiber Composite: Fiber composite siding is made from a blend of wood fibers and a plastic matrix. It looks like wood, but it won't rot, and it is very sturdy and heavy, so it won't blow off easily. Fiber composite siding is often a sustainable choice because it is made from recycled materials and is a good insulator.

Wind-Resistant Vinyl: While you would not want to put standard, everyday vinyl siding on a home in a windy area, there is wind-resistant vinyl siding that has been tested and verified to withstand winds up to 110 miles per hour. This siding is thicker than usual, and it locks together in a specific way that makes it very stable. It still has all of the other advantages of vinyl siding: it's easy to wash, doesn't need painting, and comes in many colors.

Tips for Having Siding Installed in Windy Areas

When having siding installed in a windy area, make sure you have a waterproof moisture barrier installed behind it. This way, if the siding does blow off, your home will have another level of protection. Also, make sure your installer is using galvanized steel fasteners. These are less prone to rust or corrosion, so they will be able to hold the siding in place effectively for longer.

Check your installer's warranty, too. Many siding installation companies can cover the cost of replacement if the siding blows off within a certain period, such as one to two years.

In a windy area, you need to be careful when choosing and installing siding. Contact an exterior siding service for more information.