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Originally Posted by BigDawgInLakeDenham
Oh... you're saying you are a contractor that can't build a structure that could meet any accepted codes or standards that are set for hurricane sustainability and dont see how anyone could, so you have no faith in any structure built in TV and are fearful that the weather will harm anyone chosing to buy a house in TV, but choose to live like a pig in one? Most adults moving to Florida are aware of the weather. They are also aware of the risks to life from where they are moving from. Your big bad wolf ain't that big or bad in the real world of possibilities
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You are putting words into my mouth. All I'm saying is :
1.The most vulnerable part of a home or building is the roof.
2. Windows and doors are also vulnerable.
If you are searching for a home with natural disaster damage in mind, pay attention to these areas. The walls will fail if the roof is lost. Major damage can occur if windows and doors are blown out. WALLS, either concrete or frame, can both be equally damaged.
I send this message because some believe they are safe in concrete homes or buildings when the opposite is true. I remember reading several people ran into a General Dollar store during a tornado. They believed they would be safe. The building crumbled and all of them died. How many attempted rescues have you seen of people trapped in schools, hospitals, and the like? If one person understands what I am saying, I may have saved that life.
For those who still believe in the story of the three pigs, please let me know when you find the goose that lays golden eggs. Now that, I would be interested in!
If I sound extreme, I do so with reason. NO ONE is safe when a major tornado or hurricane strikes. Mother Nature is a fierce opponent who frequently has her way. Keep your guard up and have an educated emergency evacuation plan.
The OP question is which is better precast, concrete, or frame? My answer is NONE. If a major storm hits, each is equally prone to fail. Instead, listen to the posters who are advising to prioritize location, price, layout, age of roof, insurance rates, flood zones, and required maintenance. Perhaps look into hurricane proof windows and doors - especially, garage and sliding glass doors. Stay away from homes with huge trees that can easily be toppled? If a major storm hits, not much more ANY can do to avoid damage.
As a side note: please do not believe natural disasters never occur in or near the Villages. In October, a tornado struck in Ocala. There have been more in surrounding areas. In 2007, the second largest tornado in Florida history struck the Villages. When a tornado warning is given, take it seriously. No need to panic. Simply keep your guard up and have an educated plan.