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Moisture-resistant plastic and fiber cement exterior trim and cladding are indistinguishable from wood building elements.

Moisture-resistant plastic and fiber cement exterior trim and cladding are indistinguishable from wood building elements.

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A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.

A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.

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Drain the Rain…On the Plane…the Drainage Plane, BSI–112

Reference

Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.

Great Fire of London, BSI–098

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Report covering the fire performance of combustible cladding over combustible insulation.

Fire-Resistant Wall Assemblies

Guide

Guide describing wall assemblies and materials that are resistant to destruction from wildfires.

Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding

Guide

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards like rain, wind, hail, fire, and pests.