concrete block vs poured concrete vs frame/vinyl
We bought a frame/vinyl CYV just because of the cost. At the time (2006) the price differential was about 10-12,000. That's a lot of gas bills. However, I must say that the next Feb. was the tornado, probably (hopefully) a once in a lifetime event. It missed our villa by about 3 blocks. No damage at all to our villa. I did have a gas co. energy audit a couple of years ago - (SECO). Don't know if they still do that free of charge or not. The auditor found a couple of things, mostly duct tape and sealing around the furnace, but not much. The gas bills are quite reasonable.
The auditor did say that the CBS (before they were doing poured concrete) were slightly more energy efficient. I believe all the new construction concrete ones are poured concrete (don't take my word on this).
I also like the looks of the stucco finish better but hear different things about the maintenance of it. We have our vinyl cleaned (pressure washed) twice a year, less than $100 for both.
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