Been thinking about this lately after a hailstorm totally wrecked my neighbor's new shed. Got me wondering—when you're picking materials for outdoor projects (like sheds, roofs, fences, whatever), do you prioritize impact resistance (hail, falling branches, etc.) or climate adaptability (heat, cold, humidity)? Um, personally I lean toward impact resistance since storms here can get pretty wild, but curious what others think. Quick poll:
What's more important to you when choosing outdoor building materials?
- Impact resistance (hail, debris)
- Climate adaptability (heat, cold, moisture)
- Honestly never thought about it
I get why impact resistance seems like the obvious pick, especially after a storm wrecks something nearby. But honestly, climate adaptability has saved me more headaches long-term. Built a fence a few years back with supposedly "hail-proof" materials, and sure enough, it held up great during storms... but the humidity here warped it like crazy within two summers. Makes me wonder—does anyone have experience finding materials that genuinely balance both? Seems it's always one or the other.
