[Bob S]

I notice that Designer Homes and Courtyard Villas are both available with either wood frame construction or concrete block. The concrete block models are more expensive.

I would expect that the block homes are stronger in hurricanes and tornadoes than the frame homes, if reinforced with steel bars. Does anyone know any details of their construction? Is the inside drywall furred out from the block or is there a separate stud wall on the inside?

I would also expect the block homes to be more energy efficient. Does anyone have any figures to back that up?