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Old 01-11-2009, 12:49 PM
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As far as hurricanes/tornados go, the weak point is going to be the roof...in any type of home.
If the roof is securely anchored, then stucco, poured concrete, and stick built should be equal in extreme high winds.
Insulation R-factors and sound-deadening clearly favor the concrete.
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