Looking ahead, Hunter sees demand continuing to grow from owners who plan to hold and maintain their buildings, particularly institutions like schools, hospitals, and government facilities. “People who are going to own and maintain their building appreciate fiber cement,” he says. The logic is simple, and resilient cities are embracing it in real time. “It may be better to spend a little more on the front end to reduce costs over time,” Hunter explains, “rather than having a maintenance budget where you’re changing out products or repainting every five or ten years.” Building What Lasts
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