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Old 03-19-2023, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kkingston57 View Post
Speed is not the only advantage. Poured concrete walls will not be affected by termites and is probably the best wind resistant construction. A property owner can feel a lot more safe and opt out of buying windstorm(hurricane) coverage on their property. Beets the heck out of stick/frame construction with particle board wood walls.
The question asked, was: "Tilt Up vs Masonry". Tilt Up is faster and less flexible. If there's a "poured concrete" home anywhere in The Villages (or in the USA), I've never seen it. It's not a practical way to build homes.

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