The external cladding to the steel frame is Hardiplank planks. Hardiplank is a fibrous cement product and is totally fire resistant, impervious to termites and does not warp, twist or crack and is virtually maintenance free. It is screwed into the plywood cladding at 16-inch centers, the corners being finished with PVC moldings. The Hardiplank comes supplied primed and is finished with two coats of high quality latex paint. The roof is finished with Galvalum standing seam panels which are colour coated by the manufacturers with a baked Kyna coating providing extended life and minimal maintenance. The gutters and down pipes are of continuous length aluminum and fabricated on site. Windows are manufactured locally of PVC and fitted with hurricane glass all in accordance with Florida building regulations. Exterior ceiling and soffits are of white PVC. Windows are manufactured from reinforced PVC and installed with Dade County approved hurricane glass.