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Old 05-10-2024, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by kkingston57 View Post
Probably very close. More of a consideration is insurance and termites. Lower insurance for a block or poured concrete home and less potential problems with termites. Personally if insurance continues to skyrocket, I would self insure a concrete home
I don't agree about termites. You have the same potential for termites in all types of construction. Termites live in the soil under your house and they eat soft woods, like door and window frames, drywall, and carpet. It really doesn't reduce the risk by having a concrete house.