Who installed the sheathing and picked out the type to use. That could be
the problem. Either that or the contractor did not use the right nails or
enuf nails putting up the siding. Check gaps between holes and that will
tell you if enuf nails were used.


"John Richards" wrote in message
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There were wind gusts of up to 65 mph recorded at a nearby airport about a
month ago which ripped off a total of about 100 sq feet of my vinyl siding
in two separate areas of my house. The nail slots in the siding were not
torn, the siding pulled the nails right out. The siding was installed
about 2 1/5 years ago and the work was warranteed against all material and
labor defects for 25 years. The contractor is claiming that the siding
coming loose was "obviously" not from a work defect as the wind gusts were
so high - he was claiming 100 to 200 mph which is a bunch of BS. He says
that my homeowners insurance should pay for it. My question is, can
anyone refer me to any kind of code or standard for installation of vinyl
siding specifying what kind of wind speeds it should hold up to without
coming lose from the house? I'm tired of being jerked around.

Thanks,
John