Hey, just curious on everyone's opinions on the best siding for my new shed? I woud like the best combination of value (read: cheap), longevity, quality. I'm mostly worried about water damage, which will be inflicted by my sprinklers hitting this sucker every day. I will try to fix them so they don't hit it as much, but it will be surrounded by some bushes and flowers which I would like watered, so it WILL get hit by the sprinklers. So I was thinking vinyl siding or something, but it seems pretty pricy. How would that cement board, or hardie board, or whatever it is hold up? Any other options?

How would I know if I need to use anchor tie-downs for the shed I am building? It is roughly 10'x10'x10'. I am in Sacramento, CA. Thanks for any help.