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Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest
We see three methods of construction in the Villages. Precast is the newest method, while Block and stucco and Frame and Vinyl have been around awhile. How much emphasis do you place on the construction method when choosing a home? If you love the house and the location would you reject it upon finding out it was not your preferred construction method?
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Concrete block walls are more expensive to construct but add savings in termite and water damage possiblities. I believe insurance costs for block houses are lower. I think the siding/EIFS is a different discussion than block or stick framed. We do NOT have stucco homes in the US, they use Exterior Insulation and Finishing system. The upside to EIFS is additional insulation 1-2” over the outside of the block walls then a coating applied to the insulation. Also, with EIFS you can change colors when painting. Coming from Colorado, vinyl siding can be destroyed during a hail storm… probably not a problem here in FL. Also, siding can be applied to concrete block walls which I believe is TV building process… could be wrong.