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Originally Posted by MrChip72
Termites is the more common reason. Lots of places all over the world with comparable or high humidity than here use hardwood floors without issues, unless flooding is a concern.
Treated hardwood flooring is not uncommon in higher end condos on the Gulf coast.
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Termites aren’t a problem in TV; that’s a thing that Massey scares you with. We lived surrounded by trees in GA until we moved here (my entire life) with all wood studs, bark next to house in flower beds, wooden decking and screened porch and never had a problem AND we never had a termite bond.Houses are built on concrete slab and have metal studs inside. I personally think VP/LVP is used because it will withstand more “abuse” than hardwood; i.e., doesn’t show scratches, more water repellent, etc. Remember this is an aging community with spills, walkers, etc. which could wreak havoc on hardwood with scratching, stains, and possible warping.