I currently live in stick/vinyl home… owned a block construction home in Boca Raton for many years.
My take is that block construction is quieter. i.e. less wind / neighborhood noise heard inside the home. I did not have a particular preference when buying here in The Villages as I did not expect neighborhood noise to be a factor and it is not.
I do think I would stick to block construction if near the coast, but the failure modes during hurricanes seem to revolve around roof shingles and collapsed garage doors. I’m 5 years in now and have no regrets… well, except I do wish I had a golf cart garage!
Hope this helps.
Frisco Kid
P.S. If you don’t move now, you’ll be a year older when you do! :-)
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Originally Posted by MikePgh
As we approach the 2nd half of life, my wife and I have decided that TV is where we want to be. Now due to employment situations that may happen this year or that may happen 5 years from now. Frustrating is an understatement.
The Villages agent we worked with on our recent return visit was a wealth of information and a tremendous help. However, I think when it comes to the build itself, he may not have been much help. Living in western PA currently everything here is stick built construction with mostly vinyl siding. Sometimes a brick or stone veneer. All that said, you tend to hear a lot of ambient outside noise. Wind, rain, dogs, kids...even the neighbors basement dwelling son playing video games at 2 am.
When we finally move to Florida, I want the look of the house to say You're in Florida. My wife would be fine with either siding or stucco. I would prefer block (or poured wall) and stucco. I like the look, but rightly or wrongly I think it would be quieter inside, especially in bad weather and more energy efficient.
Has anyone lived in both in TV? Which do you prefer? and am I right or wrong on the noise and efficiency?
Thanks
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