[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

We had lunch with friends who are considering moving close to Eastport. They asked us questions about new construction homes. We have never lived in one and do not know the answers. Is it difficult to replace doors and windows? What if you want to remove a window and make it a solid wall? Is this doable? Is it difficult to hang pictures or artwork? Are the homes more energy efficient? Does the cold weather keep the inside of the home cooler longer? Hotter in the summer? Thanks for your input.

No idea of TILT walls, maybe you are asking about the precast concrete walls? From your questions it sounds like your friends would be better off to buy a lot and if possible have the house built the way they want. If this is not possible, some of the changes would void the 1 year warranty, I would proceed carefully.

We have a concrete block house and find it very energy efficient. You will find both wood and metal studs the hangers for artwork etc., are different for each. Our house has sufficient insulation in the walls and ceiling that we do not see significant heat transfer, for example a West facing wall in the evening is not hotter than the east facing wall.

It sounds like your friends should have a discussion with a Villages sales agent, as there may be a different layout that would be more suitable.